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EA54 MWG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 MWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear crossmember corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2025

Front lower arm rear bush's are perishing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear chassis leg corroding around the rear shackle bush

Pass 9 Feb 2024

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

corrosion to rear chassis cross member near to leaf spring rear mounting on offside .

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2024

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on tread shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

corrosion to rear chassis cross member near to leaf spring rear mounting on offside .

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 70,586 miles

Front Brake discs are very heavily corroded and are in poor condition

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 70,369 miles

Offside Rear Play in o/s rear half shaft, nearing the limit

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 70,367 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Halfshaft likely to become detached excessive end float . Pulls out from axle tube (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 9 Dec 2020 69,784 miles

Both rear shocks starting to leak. Offside more advanced in oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2020 69,784 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve stem badly split and leaks air (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shocks starting to leak. Offside more advanced in oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2019 69,587 miles

Non Obligatory indirect vision device is not working.

Offside Front brake pipe is corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2019 69,587 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Non Obligatory indirect vision device is not working.

Offside Front brake pipe is corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 69,297 miles

Front brake discs are heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2018 69,297 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs are heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,510 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 67,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear axle slight bearing play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear axle slight bearing play

Fail 20 Feb 2016 67,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear axle slight bearing play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear axle slight bearing play

Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,676 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 59,122 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,910 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 47,471 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,140 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,886 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,776 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008

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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EA54 MWG 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 75%.

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 EA54 MWG, 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 EA54 MWG registered?

EA54 MWG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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