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EA55 MLN

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,707 mi
Last recorded145,707 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 MLN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 145,707 miles

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))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 145,706 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 138,338 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 138,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 127,915 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 127,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 113,898 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 103,380 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 90,264 miles

slight side wall damage n/s front tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2012 77,835 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,227 miles

cut to o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,874 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,545 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,986 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 8,333 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 MLN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

EA55 MLN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is EA55 MLN safe to buy?

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