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EU05 WRC

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

68,935 mi
Last recorded68,935 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 WRC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 68,935 miles

both front coil spring corroded

engine oil leak

nsf and osf brake pipe corroded

nsf lower arm rear bushes worn

play in osf steering arm

Pass 9 Oct 2024 66,227 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 65,315 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 65,311 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper end cap missing

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 64,662 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper end cap missing

All brake pipes greased

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 64,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes greased

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper end cap missing

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 63,959 miles

All brake pipes greased

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 63,344 miles

All brake pipes greased

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Slight corrosion to sills

Pass 19 Sep 2019 62,671 miles

All brake pipes greased

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 61,602 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipes greased

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 60,707 miles

All brake pipes greased

Brake pedal anti-slip slight wear

Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,728 miles

Brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,907 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,947 miles

Rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2014 56,947 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,437 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

back exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,297 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail osr tyre

osf w/bearing slightly noisy

Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,041 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 48,041 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,826 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 43,022 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,109 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 32,109 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WRC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WRC, 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 WRC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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