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EA55 LYD

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,032 mi
Last recorded74,032 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 LYD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 74,032 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle and on o/s/f inner wing area

Fail 23 Aug 2024 74,020 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both track rod end boots perished

general corrosion under vehicle and on o/s/f inner wing area

Pass 4 Apr 2023 72,738 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 72,718 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 71,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 69,615 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 69,615 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 67,597 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front inner wings at engine bay area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 67,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cab step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring hanger, out rigger and outer panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring hanger, out rigger and outer panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front inner wings at engine bay area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 62,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 58,759 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 54,015 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 54,015 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,783 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 49,783 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,160 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2013 45,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,977 miles

rear shock absorbers are slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,457 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 30,900 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,775 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,612 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 LYD is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LYD, 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 LYD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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