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EA55 VVO

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,781 mi
Last recorded142,781 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VVO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 142,781 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 136,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 136,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 130,272 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 130,272 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 124,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2014 124,071 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 117,478 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 107,962 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 104,422 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 104,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 88,656 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 88,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 73,466 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 73,466 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 68,900 miles

front brake imbalance 19%

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 VVO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA55 VVO registered?

EA55 VVO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is EA55 VVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 VVO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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