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EA55 GVW

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,122 mi
Last recorded87,122 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 GVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,122 miles

Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened All rear brake pipes from the centre back and across axle (3.6.A.3)

Underside corroded and has had exstensive welding

Fail 4 Nov 2016

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened All rear brake pipes from the centre back and across axle (3.6.A.3)

Underside corroded and has had exstensive welding

Pass 28 Oct 2015 81,809 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside corroded Vehicle has had exstensive welding

Fail 28 Oct 2015 81,809 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside corroded Vehicle has had exstensive welding

Pass 17 Oct 2014 78,556 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 78,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 74,610 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 74,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 64,502 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 64,986 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 258,825 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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EA55 GVW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EA55 GVW, 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 EA55 GVW registered?

EA55 GVW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is EA55 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 GVW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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