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EK05 ZXM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

19,196 mi
Last recorded19,196 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 ZXM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 19,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

third row centre seat belt slow to retract

Pass 15 Jul 2025 19,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 19,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach dated 2014 185/75/16 (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment dated 2014 (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus all rear tyres dated over ten years old 185/75/16 (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 18,900 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 18,802 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 18,692 miles

Nearside centre seat belt slow to retract

Pass 21 Jul 2021 18,576 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 18,428 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 18,189 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 17,026 miles

rear door inner light not working

suspension corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 15,812 miles

damp by fuel tank breather pipe

Pass 19 Jul 2016 14,673 miles

fuel tank vent pipe damp

Pass 13 Jul 2015 13,240 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 11,688 miles

tank breather/overfill pipe damp

Pass 3 Jul 2013 10,283 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 9,185 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 7,796 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 6,287 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 5,208 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 5,200 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 4,380 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 2,999 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 1,598 miles

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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EK05 ZXM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK05 ZXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK05 ZXM registered?

EK05 ZXM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is EK05 ZXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 ZXM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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