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EA55 NCU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,660 mi
Last recorded146,660 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 146,660 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Hand brake slightly high (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 138,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 138,703 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 132,019 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 6 Oct 2015 132,012 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Oct 2014 122,611 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 122,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 113,353 miles

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

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

nearside front Tie Rod End has slight play

offside front Tie Rod End has slight play

rear Registration plate cracked, But not likely to be misread

Fail 17 Oct 2013 113,353 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

nearside front Tie Rod End has slight play

offside front Tie Rod End has slight play

rear Registration plate cracked, But not likely to be misread

Fail 31 Oct 2012 104,648 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2012 104,648 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Oct 2011 95,018 miles

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

front Tie Rod Ends has slight play

Fail 14 Oct 2010 86,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside steering rack arms worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 86,214 miles

nearside and offside steering rack arms worn

Pass 16 Sep 2009 76,303 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 110,646 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 110,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NCU 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 58.8%.

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 NCU, 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 NCU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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