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ET05 OEM

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,004 mi
Last recorded128,004 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 OEM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 128,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

General under body corrosion

Sills covered in tape not allowing full inspection and certain areas corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2021 128,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

General under body corrosion

Sills covered in tape not allowing full inspection and certain areas corroded

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 123,550 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 123,550 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 120,318 miles

General Under-Body Corrosion

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 117,013 miles

General Under-Body Corrosion

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 114,036 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 114,036 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 110,373 miles

Nearside Outer stepsill corroding

Fail 1 Nov 2016 110,373 miles

Nearside Outer stepsill corroding

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 107,699 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 104,762 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 104,762 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 102,015 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,044 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,148 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 66,901 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 55,601 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 43,496 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)

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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ET05 OEM is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ET05 OEM, 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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ET05 OEM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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