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ET05 SBU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

121,231 mi
Last recorded121,231 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 121,231 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 119,017 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 115,336 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 109,352 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 104,534 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 98,040 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,435 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 84,476 miles

centre exhaust silencer slightly corroded

slight play nearside front steering rack tie rod

slight play offside front steering rack tie rod

Pass 13 Aug 2016 78,263 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2015 67,479 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 59,612 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 50,815 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 44,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 44,979 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 40,801 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 36,664 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,027 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 27,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 27,831 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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ET05 SBU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET05 SBU?

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What year was ET05 SBU registered?

ET05 SBU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is ET05 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 SBU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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