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ET05 SWZ

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,869 mi
Last recorded151,869 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 SWZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 151,869 miles

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

Chassis leg has slight surface corrosion within 30cm of engine mount

Eml does not illuminate (pre 2008)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Whole underbody surface corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2023 151,869 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) has an inadequate speed rating (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Chassis leg has slight surface corrosion within 30cm of engine mount

Eml does not illuminate (pre 2008)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Whole underbody surface corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2022 151,852 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 151,851 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 151,681 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 151,675 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 150,660 miles

Corrosion under side step of vehicle

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 149,804 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 149,804 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 149,262 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 146,504 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 143,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 141,577 miles

N/S/FRONT STEEL BRAKE PIPE ON INNER WING HAS SILGHT RUSTING

Fail 28 Mar 2014 141,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 140,410 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 137,453 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 108,737 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 108,727 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 94,707 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 94,688 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 68,545 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 68,545 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 SWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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