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EN05 SMV

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,458 mi
Last recorded162,458 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 SMV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 162,458 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside steering rack end slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2016 162,372 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside steering rack end slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2015 159,169 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

spare wheel missing

Pass 22 Apr 2014 155,596 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 144,291 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 30 May 2013 144,291 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 12 Jun 2012 133,116 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 14 Jun 2011 113,896 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 96,877 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 96,877 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 20 Jun 2008 69,268 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 69,268 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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 SMV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SMV, 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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What year was EN05 SMV registered?

EN05 SMV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is EN05 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 SMV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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