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EA55 JVC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,469 mi
Last recorded115,469 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 JVC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 115,469 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 115,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 104,418 miles

both front wheel arches corroded no sharp edges

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

nearside and offside inner and outer sills under sealed

Fail 19 Oct 2017 104,317 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion nearside front inner step corroded resulting in small hole (6.1.C.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside and offside rear chassis legs corroded resulting in holes (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside and offside rear inner valance corroded resulting in holes (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sills middle corroded resulting in holes (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sills front to middle corroded resulting in holes (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step corroded resulting in holes (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 99,944 miles

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

front brake disc worn not weakened

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

nearside and offside inner outer sills under sealed in areas

Fail 5 Oct 2016 99,861 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion nearside inner sills front to rear corroded resulting in holes (6.1.C.1)

Body has a projection caused by corrosion nearside outer sill corroded resulting in holes rear (6.1.C.1)

Body has a projection caused by corrosion offside inner sills corroded front to rear (6.1.C.1)

Body has a projection caused by corrosion offside outer sills corroded rear to middle resulting in holes (6.1.C.1)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake disc worn not weakened

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

Pass 21 Oct 2015 95,394 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,638 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 83,279 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 83,279 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 78,139 miles

Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,845 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 69,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,330 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 47,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,034 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 JVC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JVC, 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 EA55 JVC registered?

EA55 JVC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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