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EY05 VKU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,683 mi
Last recorded185,683 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 185,683 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 185,642 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 178,296 miles

Offside headlight lens cloudy

Pass 29 May 2015 170,112 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 148,675 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 148,612 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 130,661 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 115,021 miles

Bodywork damage nearside

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 106,203 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 106,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 92,797 miles

underside / componants showing general corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2009 78,342 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 55,958 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 VKU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EY05 VKU, 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 EY05 VKU registered?

EY05 VKU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EY05 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 VKU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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