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EA55 OFT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

234,357 mi
Last recorded234,357 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 234,357 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 197,926 miles

signs of corrossion

Pass 14 Mar 2019 185,787 miles

showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2017 172,069 miles

front discs getting thin

Pass 3 Apr 2017 175,104 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 158,718 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 141,536 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 141,534 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 131,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 127,800 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 194,651 miles

front brake pads wearing

play in offside inner steering rack joint

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 20 Apr 2011 194,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake pads wearing

play in offside inner steering rack joint

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 10 Nov 2009 136,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/rear tyre outer sidewall deep cut

o/s/rear tyre tread and inner sidewall cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2009 136,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

o/s/rear tyre outer sidewall deep cut

o/s/rear tyre tread and inner sidewall cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2008 105,149 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 OFT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 OFT, 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 OFT registered?

EA55 OFT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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