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EU05 HVT

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,303 mi
Last recorded56,303 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 56,303 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 56,151 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 55,978 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail near leaf spring mount corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail near leaf spring mount corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mount has movement

Exhaust back box outer skins corroding

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Underneath vehicle corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2020 54,132 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 54,132 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cords visible through deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 52,371 miles

Air con belt worn but not likely to come off

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 49,916 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 44,641 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2016 40,523 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 35,808 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 31,060 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 31,060 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 26,285 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,513 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 23,968 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 21,021 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 21,021 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 16,665 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,621 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 12,621 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HVT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU05 HVT, 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 HVT registered?

EU05 HVT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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