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EA55 VWS

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

133,542 mi
Last recorded133,542 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 133,542 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tailgate slightly loose rear bed corroded slight play (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 132,109 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2024 132,083 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 May 2023 126,769 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 126,769 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 121,858 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 117,213 miles

atten handbrake adjustment

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 30 Mar 2021 117,211 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

atten handbrake adjustment

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Mar 2020 113,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and has a small cut in the tread

parking brake level travel but not excessive

play in drivers seat

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 11 Mar 2019 108,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

atten handbrake adjustment

atten o/s/f seat belt buckle

Fail 11 Mar 2019 108,341 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

atten handbrake adjustment

atten o/s/f seat belt buckle

Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,656 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 97,326 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

frt no plate discolour

frt tyre valves perishing

Fail 8 Mar 2017 97,322 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

frt no plate discolour

Pass 7 Mar 2016 91,031 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r anti roll bar lower link bush slight play

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 91,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r anti roll bar lower link bush slight play

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,303 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2014 78,898 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 68,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,093 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,215 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,027 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,659 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,818 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 10,934 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 VWS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VWS, 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 VWS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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