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EA55 LWT

2005 Ford Transit

White Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,337 mi
Last recorded88,337 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 LWT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 88,337 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 182,133 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 182,132 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side mark (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side mark (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 182,129 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust System all Cracked. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 173,939 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 162,209 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 148,915 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside centre body rusted

Fail 8 Nov 2018 148,915 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside centre body rusted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 144,250 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 143,199 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 131,311 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 131,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 130,104 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 108,830 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 108,830 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 89,206 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 75,992 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 58,590 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 LWT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc lpg 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 EA55 LWT, 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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EA55 LWT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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