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EY05 VGZ

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,476 mi
Last recorded184,476 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VGZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 184,476 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 177,724 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 157,621 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from turbo return pipe

Spare tyre flat

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 4 Jul 2012 133,672 miles

Oil pipe cracked and leaking fron turbo return pipe to lower block

Pass 30 Jun 2011 115,240 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 97,162 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 97,162 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 80,244 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 60,233 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 60,060 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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 VGZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY05 VGZ registered?

EY05 VGZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is EY05 VGZ safe to buy?

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