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EA55 OEU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

284,774 mi
Last recorded284,774 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 OEU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 284,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Holes outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 270,707 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 259,001 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 248,218 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 239,249 miles

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

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

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

propshaft slightly rusted

Fail 13 Oct 2014 239,249 miles

Centre Rear Lower Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

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

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

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

o/s side marker inop

Fail 11 Oct 2013 215,813 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Prop Shaft Doughnut Worn

Pass 11 Oct 2013 215,813 miles

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

Prop Shaft Doughnut Worn

Pass 22 Oct 2012 192,326 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 162,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 4 Oct 2010 130,123 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 111,031 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 OEU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OEU, 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 OEU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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