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EY05 HOJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,372 mi
Last recorded165,372 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 HOJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 165,372 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

temp repair to front bumper

Fail 27 Feb 2025

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure end cap (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure end cap (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024

Front bumper loose not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion under side of vehicle

Fail 27 Feb 2024

Front bumper loose not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2023

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall damage but not to cords

spare tyre flat

Fail 20 Feb 2023

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All outline marker lamps missing side marking light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle badly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall damage but not to cords

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Feb 2022

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

handbrake does not lock on either side

Fail 10 Feb 2022

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted inner edge badly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre flat fouling outer tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure drop link joint not bolt just hanging (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

handbrake does not lock on either side

Pass 18 Mar 2019 154,697 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 154,697 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 147,762 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front bumper insecure

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2017 147,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front bumper insecure

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 138,163 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 137,036 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 135,688 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 132,898 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 132,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 125,123 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 112,269 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 86,049 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 75,727 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 67,413 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 67,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EY05 HOJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EY05 HOJ, 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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EY05 HOJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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