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EN05 SMO

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,767 mi
Last recorded128,767 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 SMO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 128,767 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 28,758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 124,265 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 124,263 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 118,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

becoming corroded under front arches

brake pedal rubber worn

chassis, crossmember and floor becoming corroded

sills and underside sills becoming corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 118,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and underside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and underside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

becoming corroded under front arches

brake pedal rubber worn

chassis, crossmember and floor becoming corroded

sills and underside sills becoming corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

ball joint gaiters perrished

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 22 Oct 2020 116,583 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

ball joint gaiters perrished

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 25 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ball joint gaiters perrished

brake pedal worn

Fail 21 Jun 2019

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis few places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ under side sill/ sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ball joint gaiters perrished

brake pedal worn

Pass 27 Jun 2018 104,528 miles

brake pedal rubber becoming worn

sills and underside sills becoming corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017

brake pedal rubber beacoming worn

Fail 24 Apr 2017 100,725 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER WING (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILLS (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER WING (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILLS (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CROSSMEMBER (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,901 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 989,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 78,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,700 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 68,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,643 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,689 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,791 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,391 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

spare wheel missing

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,278 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,040 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 9,678 miles

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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EN05 SMO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EN05 SMO, 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.

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EN05 SMO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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