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EU05 HRJ

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 HRJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded not weakened (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis above rear suspension bump stop - not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded not weakened (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis above rear suspension bump stop - not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30 cm of rear leaf spring mount - load bearing area for spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded not weakened (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis above rear suspension bump stop - not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded not weakened (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis above rear suspension bump stop - not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 103,588 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

both front lower arm inner bushes perishing.

underbody of the vehicle corroded at various places.

Fail 29 Mar 2022 103,586 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective perishing ()

both front lower arm inner bushes perishing.

under body of the vehicle corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2021 103,508 miles

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

Spare tyre defective perishing ()

both front lower arm inner bushes perishing.

under body corroding at various places.

Pass 16 Mar 2020

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

both front lower suspension arms inner bush perishing.

spare tyre perishing.

Pass 20 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

under body of the vehicle corroded at various places.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,976 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded excessively corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill excessivly corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear cross member excessively corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion to both inner and outer sill offside

corrosion to inner and outer sill nearside

Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,866 miles

Oil leak ()

both outer sills corroded and holed.

both rear chassis corroded.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 87,860 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Oil leak ()

both outer sills corroded and holed.

both rear chassis corroded.

Pass 10 May 2016 95,877 miles

corrosion present at under body of the vehicle at various places.

Pass 20 May 2015 93,944 miles

brake pedal rubber has slight spilt

van only locks with key

Fail 19 May 2015 93,944 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

brake pedal rubber has slight spilt

van only locks with key

Pass 11 Jun 2014 90,880 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 86,789 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 74,469 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 65,651 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 65,651 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 58,522 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 58,521 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Slight leak from gearbox

Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,382 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 46,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,541 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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EU05 HRJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EU05 HRJ, 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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EU05 HRJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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