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EU05 HVX

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

202,362 mi
Last recorded202,362 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 202,362 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 198,663 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both bulbs dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step corroding

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at the bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

van has had various patches

van has various corrosion,but not yet excesive

Pass 27 Apr 2018 185,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 185,660 miles

Battery insecure unable to open bonnet (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering as marked (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering undersill as marked (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering door step (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering as marked (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 175,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower arm, rear bushes perishing

rear inner wheel arches corroded

various brake pipes corroding

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Feb 2017 175,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower arm, rear bushes perishing

rear inner wheel arches corroded

various brake pipes corroding

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Mar 2016 164,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner sills poorly repaired (non-structural)

underbody corroded

offside steering rack has a lot of play

Fail 10 Mar 2016 164,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner sills poorly repaired (non-structural)

underbody corroded

offside steering rack has a lot of play

Fail 11 Mar 2015 152,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

door steps corroded

exh corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2015 152,804 miles

door steps corroded

exh corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2014 139,168 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 139,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Brake warning light on.

Front No. plate - delaminating

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near-side wiperblade split

Pass 19 Dec 2012 122,027 miles

exh in poor condition

front tyres low

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

play o/s rack arm

Pass 1 Feb 2012 103,715 miles

rear box in poor condition

wear front disc

Fail 25 Jan 2012 103,715 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear box in poor condition

wear front disc

wear o/s rack

Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,452 miles

anti roll bar mounts worn

rear box in poor condition

wear front disc

wear rack

Fail 17 Feb 2011 77,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

anti roll bar mounts worn

rear box in poor condition

wear front disc

wear rack

Pass 17 Feb 2010 62,973 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,289 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,540 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 37,540 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 HVX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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