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EA05 USY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,305 mi
Last recorded182,305 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 USY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 182,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner door shut slight corroded.

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch chassis prescribe area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner door shut slight corroded.

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 182,253 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner door shut slight corroded.

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch chassis prescribe area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner door shut slight corroded.

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 208,204 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside sill slightly corroded

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light red lens taps fitted (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 204,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded, not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded, not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 204,225 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded, not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded, not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 196,283 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 196,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 185,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 185,463 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 168,907 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 168,907 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 153,173 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 153,172 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 139,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 139,237 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 126,687 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 115,158 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 115,142 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 99,693 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 85,973 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 85,973 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 73,676 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 60,269 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 60,269 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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EA05 USY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EA05 USY, 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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EA05 USY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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