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EA55 VXP

2005 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

181,282 mi
Last recorded181,282 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VXP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 181,282 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 171,417 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both sides inner and outer sills slightly corroded

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2018 171,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by leaf spring mountings marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides on axel marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both sides inner and outer sills slightly corroded

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2016 165,617 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 158,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float tie rod (2.1.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 153,515 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 153,515 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 145,667 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 137,912 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 131,127 miles

n/s/tie rod end has play in

o/s/r rear brakes binding

o/s/tie rod end has play in

Pass 13 Oct 2010 124,508 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 93,528 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 68,470 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 VXP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VXP, 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 VXP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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