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EU05 LGV

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,438 mi
Last recorded139,438 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 LGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 139,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 139,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in engine bay (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing in wheel well (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven 57% imbalance, nearside weak (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer chassis walls near shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer chassis walls near shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 124,171 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 123,934 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens broken (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens broken (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 109,818 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust silencer deteriorated

nearside windscreen wiper split at end

Fail 15 Jul 2015 109,818 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust silencer deteriorated

nearside windscreen wiper split at end

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 LGV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LGV, 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 LGV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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