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EU05 HSD

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

19,003 mi
Last recorded19,003 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2017 19,003 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis /floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/front and n/s/front outer/inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 211,850 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 204,806 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 194,829 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

oil leak rear of engine.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 194,829 miles

Spare tyre defective

oil leak rear of engine.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 177,514 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Feb 2013 177,514 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Feb 2012 157,197 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 157,197 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 130,465 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 121,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 121,350 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 96,593 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 96,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 70,097 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 70,097 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 HSD is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HSD, 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 EU05 HSD registered?

EU05 HSD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is EU05 HSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 HSD shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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