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EA54 XOW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,679 mi
Last recorded143,679 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 XOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 143,679 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 129,758 miles

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 10 May 2018 115,929 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH SIDES (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 108,699 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,226 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 99,225 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 89,812 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 13 May 2015 89,581 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 13 May 2014 80,989 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust casing deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2014 80,989 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

centre exhaust casing deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2013 77,482 miles

both front vented brake discs inner surfaces wearing thin.

Pass 14 May 2012 72,385 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 63,766 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 May 2010 54,879 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 54,879 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 41,238 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,622 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 20,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XOW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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