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EU05 ZKS

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

49,347 mi
Last recorded49,347 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 ZKS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 49,347 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 48,679 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 48,962 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 48,467 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 47,622 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 47,586 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 48,475 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,296 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 43,085 miles

1>brake discs slightly worn2>slight seepage of power steering oil from rack joint

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,993 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,746 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 25,746 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 322,422 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 322,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 4,449 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 4,449 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 288,316 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 234,874 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 234,868 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 171,972 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 102,143 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 102,143 miles

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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise slow punc n/s/r

Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,697 miles

both o/s rear tyres worn close to l/limit

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 ZKS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZKS, 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 ZKS registered?

EU05 ZKS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is EU05 ZKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 ZKS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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