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ET05 RXA

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,051 mi
Last recorded134,051 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 RXA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2020 134,051 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced FLOOR BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

CENTER EXHAUST CORRED

Pass 29 Jul 2019 126,181 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 126,181 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 115,588 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017
Fail 30 Jun 2017

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 93,068 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 95,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

bonnet stiff to unlock

brake pedal rubber split

coolant resivoir empty

corrosion under vehicle in places

entered vehicle mileage maybe incorrect, display damaged

nearside front mirror housing damaged

nearside front outer sill damaged

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

noise from nearside cv joint(s) on full lock

Fail 5 Jul 2014 95,813 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

bonnet stiff to unlock

brake pedal rubber split

coolant resivoir empty

corrosion under vehicle in places

entered vehicle mileage maybe incorrect, display damaged

nearside front mirror housing damaged

nearside front outer sill damaged

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

noise from nearside cv joint(s) on full lock

Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,946 miles

Body damage down N/S of van

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front reg plate damaged but still readable

Fail 2 Jul 2013 86,946 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Body damage down N/S of van

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front reg plate damaged but still readable

Pass 27 Jun 2012 79,646 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,040 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 73,040 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 62,118 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,664 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,322 miles

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

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

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 RXA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ET05 RXA, 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 ET05 RXA registered?

ET05 RXA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is ET05 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 RXA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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