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EO05 DFU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside inner steps corrosion

rear light lens damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2023

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg topside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside front inner sill corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Mar 2023

Hazard warning lamps inoperative operates only one side (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg topside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside front inner sill corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 74,737 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 74,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 52,589 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Advise corrosion outer sill also inner sill just outside prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Advise offside outer sill cession (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door piller (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to test rear seat belts as rear seat not fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Advise corrosion outer sill also inner sill just outside prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Advise offside outer sill cession (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door piller (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to test rear seat belts as rear seat not fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018

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

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2017

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s mirrors damaged , both lower sills rusted , rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Apr 2017

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s mirrors damaged , both lower sills rusted , rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2016 205,288 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear sills rusted

o/s/f seat base worn

Fail 18 Apr 2016

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s and n/s rear sills rusted

o/s/f seat base worn

Pass 22 Apr 2015 197,153 miles

rear seats not fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2015 197,100 miles

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

rear seats not fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2014 184,420 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 184,069 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 171,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 171,694 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 158,982 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 145,270 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Apr 2010 134,031 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 134,031 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 122,730 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear mudflap insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2009 122,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 102,757 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 102,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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 DFU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DFU, 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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EO05 DFU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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