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EO05 DFA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,241 mi
Last recorded43,241 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 DFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 43,241 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 43,117 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 43,084 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 42,828 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 42,828 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 42,420 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 42,185 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 41,965 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2019 41,965 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 41,902 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 41,902 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front discs surface corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,395 miles

Front Brake disc surface corrosion

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,238 miles

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

Prop centre bearing free play

Pass 2 Jul 2014 41,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,315 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s/f sill.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 40,315 miles

Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

corrosion to o/s/f sill.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 38,661 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 38,646 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 37,645 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on side wall.

o/s/f sill starting to corrode.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 37,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on side wall.

o/s/f sill starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Nov 2009

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s parking brake cable sticking

parking brake travel

propshaft center bearing rubber

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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EO05 DFA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO05 DFA, 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 EO05 DFA registered?

EO05 DFA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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