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EA55 OFS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,561 mi
Last recorded175,561 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 OFS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 175,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 175,527 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 170,419 miles

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

Nearside inner sill corrosion not in prescribed area

Nearside outer sill corrosion not in prescribed area

advise corrosion in most places

Fail 3 May 2018 170,358 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis above rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis above rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill not secure (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside inner sill corrosion not in prescribed area

Nearside outer sill corrosion not in prescribed area

advise corrosion in most places

Pass 4 May 2017 168,545 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 158,153 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 151,919 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 138,246 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 136,253 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 131,751 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 131,733 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 114,961 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2009 94,876 miles

dampness around n/s/r brake backplate

pedal rubbers deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2008 64,129 miles

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

signs of old oil around n/s/r hub

Fail 16 Jul 2008 64,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

signs of old oil around n/s/r hub

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 OFS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OFS, 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 OFS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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