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EO05 SWU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

199,616 mi
Last recorded199,616 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 199,616 miles

nearside sill corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 176,323 miles

corrosion underneath rear

Fail 30 Nov 2021 176,323 miles

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

corrosion underneath rear

Pass 1 Dec 2020 174,770 miles

rust on sills both side

Pass 28 May 2019 169,631 miles

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

rust underneath

Pass 9 May 2018 161,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outter (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 156,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 156,981 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 149,588 miles

Front Lower deterioration of rear bushes both sides(no excess movement)

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Rear middle row seatbelt twisted but operational.

Rear minor surface corrosion of steel brake pipes

minor play in inner tie rod ends.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 122,110 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 122,109 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 94,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,130 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 53,883 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

front discs worn pads worn uneven

Fail 16 Feb 2012 53,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

front discs worn pads worn uneven

Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,599 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,690 miles

nearside fronttyrecworn on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2010 35,571 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

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

nearside fronttyrecworn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,248 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 26,248 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,587 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 10,427 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 4,956 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 SWU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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