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EA54 MXW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

143,966 mi
Last recorded143,966 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 143,966 miles

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

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear exhaust brkt

reverse lights not working

Fail 3 Sep 2025 143,966 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NEAR BUMP STOP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear exhaust brkt

reverse lights not working

Pass 28 Aug 2024 140,870 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre out of shape

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 138,060 miles

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

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

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 132,573 miles

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 23 Aug 2021 128,117 miles

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

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

horn volume

Pass 24 Aug 2020 123,198 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 123,192 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 121,153 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 121,143 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NEAR BUMP STOP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 117,628 miles

offside front tyre getting low inner edge

slight corrosion rear chassis near bump stops

Pass 21 Aug 2017 112,225 miles

slight chassis corrosion at rear both sides

Fail 21 Aug 2017 112,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 107,690 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 107,690 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 100,098 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 100,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 100,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 91,240 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 81,403 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,377 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 73,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,878 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,184 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,447 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 MXW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA54 MXW registered?

EA54 MXW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is EA54 MXW safe to buy?

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