MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
281,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing under bonnet near top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch near top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch near top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top of chassis under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside and nearside front to rear inner sills corroded
Offside rear wheel arch corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
all underneath covered in underseal.preventing full inspection of various components and chassis
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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EA55 LRL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 LRL, 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 LRL registered?
EA55 LRL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 October 2005.
Is EA55 LRL safe to buy?
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