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EA54 MXF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,324 mi
Last recorded105,324 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 105,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears and front to rears all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive fuel and oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills /inner arches / chassis all show signs of corrosion /repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 105,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears and front to rears all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive fuel and oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills /inner arches / chassis all show signs of corrosion /repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 104,217 miles

General corrosion to underside and inner wheel arches

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))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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 Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively U.J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 104,203 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger, visible through wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By Lower cross-member mounting, visible through wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis outrigger, Visible through wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General corrosion to underside and inner wheel arches

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))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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 Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively U.J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 103,145 miles

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 103,135 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (Upper shock mount) Chassis rail, visible through wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail, visible through rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (Upper shock mount) Chassis rail, visible through wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail, visible through wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail, in front of shock mount slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 100,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front door step corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to osr nsr inner wheel arch areas

corrosion to rear chassis legs

os ns outer and inner sills corroded and holed,not in a prescribed area

osr nsr sidelights slight interaction with indicators

rear brake application poor nsr lower than osr

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 12 Jul 2021 100,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b post by door latch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front door step corroded

corrosion to osr nsr inner wheel arch areas

corrosion to rear chassis legs

os ns outer and inner sills corroded and holed,not in a prescribed area

osr nsr sidelights slight interaction with indicators

rear brake application poor nsr lower than osr

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 24 Jul 2020 97,654 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 94,085 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

Fail 16 Jul 2019 94,081 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 16 Jul 2018 89,918 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

brake pipes above fuel tank

corrosion underside/chassis

Fail 16 Jul 2018 89,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached front bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

brake pipes above fuel tank

corrosion underside/chassis

Pass 13 Jul 2017 85,054 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

cuts in all tyres

Fail 12 Jul 2017 85,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

cuts in all tyres

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,992 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,957 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes above fuel tank

Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,949 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,753 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

brake pipes above fuel tank

cuts in all tyres

Pass 19 Jul 2013 71,009 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 69,579 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 59,311 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 50,957 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 50,957 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,093 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 31,093 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 17,600 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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EA54 MXF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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