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EY05 VGC

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,716 mi
Last recorded124,716 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VGC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 124,716 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear bushes back of leaf spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 70 15c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed sliding door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front number deteriorated

under side corroded

vehicle under sealed underneath

windows fitted in rear no seat belts or seats fitted time of test

Fail 18 Jun 2018 124,715 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear, central join area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper slightly loose

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 195-70-15c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front abs wire slightly damaged

Offside side sliding door handle broken

Outer both sills corroded and slight damage

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 124,684 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both longitudinal pipes just rear of fuel tank (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turret chalked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill 3xpatches (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill Chalked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer chassis rail ,o/s/r arch chalked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70r15c (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 113,128 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 103,644 miles

Centre exhaust section corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

VEHICLE GENERALLY CORRODING UNDERNEATH

Pass 30 Mar 2015 92,594 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,214 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 84,214 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 74,501 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,712 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 64,712 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,110 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,668 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 44,666 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,785 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,433 miles

advise 3 rear seats removed + seatbelts

Pass 11 Apr 2007 17,372 miles

advise 3 rear seats removed + seat belts

Pass 23 Mar 2006 10,511 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 VGC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EY05 VGC, 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 VGC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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