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EO05 OLU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,941 mi
Last recorded140,941 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 140,941 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2020 140,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 123,664 miles

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 123,659 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 111,166 miles

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

bad oil/leak

Fail 6 Apr 2017 111,166 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bad oil/leak

Pass 15 Apr 2016 678 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 85,102 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,049 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 68,803 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,803 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,359 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED/DAMAGED

OS MIRROR BACKING IS MISSING

Fail 26 Mar 2012 60,359 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED/DAMAGED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OS MIRROR BACKING IS MISSING

Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,141 miles

approx 3mm of end float in o/s & n/s rear half shafts(to be checked against manufactures spec by ford dept.)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,095 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 44,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,870 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 35,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,121 miles

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 OLU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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