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EY05 HWN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

258,368 mi
Last recorded258,368 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 258,368 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 256,033 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 254,221 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 246,293 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 243,923 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 233,701 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 233,701 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both rear deep bosh (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both front outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 220,503 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly grabbing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 207,983 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both side inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 194,656 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides under chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear side light not working

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner steering rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak from gearbox

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides from cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 194,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides under chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear side light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner steering rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak from gearbox

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides from cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 181,897 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 181,897 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 172,577 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under body slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 157,123 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 146,212 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 128,786 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar link slightly corroded

n/s/r hub seal slightly on backplate

Pass 23 Apr 2010 107,365 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 88,120 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 69,855 miles

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 HWN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EY05 HWN, 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 HWN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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