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EU05 HSE

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

153,790 mi
Last recorded153,790 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 HSE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 153,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 153,787 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 137,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Has a slightly worn bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 131,835 miles

Exhaust system position hard up against body.

Front and rear registration plates delaminated.

Front inner anti-roll bar bushes worn.

Nearside front corrosion around inner suspension turret.

Nearside front tyre worn close to wear indicators.

Nearside outer driveshaft gaitor leaking grease.

Nearside rear light operation has slight interaction.

Offside and nearside rear wheel bearings have slight noise when rotated.

Various underside section corroded around chassis.

Fail 31 Dec 2020 131,820 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Registration lamp dull operation. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main front to rear metal brake pipes corroded around fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe section under chassis leaking fluid. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Brake fluid leaking. (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust system position hard up against body.

Front and rear registration plates delaminated.

Front inner anti-roll bar bushes worn.

Nearside front corrosion around inner suspension turret.

Nearside front tyre worn close to wear indicators.

Nearside outer driveshaft gaitor leaking grease.

Nearside rear light operation has slight interaction.

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

Offside and nearside rear wheel bearings have slight noise when rotated.

Various underside section corroded around chassis.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 122,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

inner front wheel arch areas corroded

nsf wing mirror lens cracked

rear cross member corroded

sills corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 118,135 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 118,097 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Slight play in inner rack end

Fail 16 Apr 2018 117,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint not tight enough exhaust sliding in and out (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear leaf spring anchorage point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside registration plate lamp slightly dim

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 113,539 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both - with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 8 May 2017 113,539 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both - with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 109,889 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 30 Apr 2015 100,885 miles

nsr tyre side wall perished and flat spot to tread

osr tyre side wall perished and cut to outer side wall, not showing cords

Fail 30 Apr 2015 100,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr tyre side wall perished and flat spot to tread

osr tyre side wall perished and cut to outer side wall, not showing cords

Pass 8 May 2014 86,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 8 May 2014 86,402 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 14 May 2013 74,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2012 61,426 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 515,161 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 43,310 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,316 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 27,366 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 27,356 miles

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

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

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 HSE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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