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EN05 WKV

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

203,359 mi
Last recorded203,359 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 WKV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 203,359 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 203,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch around the suspension top mount excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked white (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and the OSR brake pipes are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer deteriorating

Front OSF and NSF body corners corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play when checking with a lever bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch around the top shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre flat spotted

Rear OSR and NSR chassis rails corroded and bloated ON THE LIMIT

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR inner wheel archs corroded ON THE LIMIT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Jul 2023 196,481 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 196,481 miles

Fuel system component leaking Leaking from fuel tank component/pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 190,510 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 189,481 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 188,288 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 178,637 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 178,632 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2018 178,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded big rust holes o/s inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak front main oil seal area

Pass 27 Apr 2017 169,072 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 156,810 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 145,456 miles

nearside front fog not working.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 137,176 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 127,180 miles

oil filler cap missing

Pass 5 Apr 2012 113,997 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 102,435 miles

Slight play in both ends of steering rack

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 86,485 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,113 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 58,489 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 58,487 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 WKV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WKV, 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 WKV registered?

EN05 WKV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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