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EN05 VML

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,980 mi
Last recorded66,980 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 VML
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 66,980 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 65,040 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2024 63,344 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 61,525 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 59,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 58,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 58,566 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Propshaft centre mount worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 56,822 miles

front discs in poor condition

prop shaft centre mount u.s

rear anti roll bar rubbers worn

Fail 7 Aug 2019 56,773 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Tipper Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 54,186 miles

CAB SILL PANELS CORRODED

both o/s rear tyres on limit of 1.6mm

n/s front outter seat belt in poor condition

rear anti roll bar link lower bushes worn

rear brake pipes in poor condition

tipper body in very poor condition and heavy corrosion

windscreen in poor condition

Fail 15 May 2018 54,186 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front outter sills and o/s inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

both o/s rear tyres on limit of 1.6mm

n/s front outter seat belt in poor condition

rear anti roll bar link lower bushes worn

rear brake pipes in poor condition

tipper body in very poor condition and heavy corrosion

windscreen in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2017 51,352 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 51,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play AND INNER STEERING RACK JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,175 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,186 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,497 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,596 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,942 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 25,038 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 20,937 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,915 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 14,915 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 VML is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EN05 VML, 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 EN05 VML registered?

EN05 VML is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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The MOT history for EN05 VML shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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