2005 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · MB05 EAR
2005 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 294,925 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 294,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MB05 EAR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/09/2023
- 294,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 49 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MB05 EAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit (MB05 EAR) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Steering (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak under bonnet egr area (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced of cab”; “Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
MB05 EAR Mileage History
- 14/09/2022268,514 mi
- 13/09/2023294,925 mi+26,411 mi
Average of roughly 26,504 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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