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EY05 XRU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

210,206 mi
Last recorded210,206 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 XRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 210,206 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside front cv boot pin holed

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front inner sill holed

underside of vehicle corroded

various damage over vehicle

Fail 15 Feb 2022 210,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

nearside front cv boot pin holed

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front inner sill holed

underside of vehicle corroded

various damage over vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2021 206,458 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

both rear winner wheel arches corroded + holed

underside of vehicle corroded

various corrosion over vehicle

Fail 18 Feb 2021 206,408 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fuel flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

both rear winner wheel arches corroded + holed

underside of vehicle corroded

various corrosion over vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2020 202,758 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2020 202,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 196,727 miles

sill panel below sliding door holed

slight exhaust blow from flexi joint

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2019 196,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre on 1.6mm

sill panel below sliding door holed

slight exhaust blow from flexi joint

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 190,167 miles

nearside outer sill panel under side door holed

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 190,167 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside outer sill panel under side door holed

oil leak from engine

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 182,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 179,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 167,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 167,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 136,750 miles

slite play at steering

Fail 12 Mar 2013 136,750 miles

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

slite play at steering

Pass 28 Feb 2012 123,815 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 109,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 109,425 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 93,517 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 93,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 74,044 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,761 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 XRU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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