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EA55 VXR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

178,012 mi
Last recorded178,012 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 178,012 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 170,078 miles

both sills soft

Fail 21 Apr 2016 170,078 miles

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

both sills soft

Pass 20 Apr 2015 170,640 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 165,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 165,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 158,506 miles

both offside and nearside sills have corrison out side of the prescribed area

clutch flexi hose has signs of age ( cracked )

Fail 3 Oct 2013 158,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Coolant leak

both offside and nearside sills have corrison out side of the prescribed area

clutch flexi hose has signs of age ( cracked )

coolant leaking from aboved starter motor

offside track rod end is worn to with in the limit

Pass 9 Oct 2012 145,149 miles

misting in o/s/f head lamp lens

small split in o/s/f track rod end gaitour

Fail 3 Oct 2012 145,149 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

aux belt in poor condition

coolant level low

dampness around fuel tank and filler neck

misting in o/s/f head lamp lens

small split in o/s/f track rod end gaitour

Pass 26 Oct 2011 135,639 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 135,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 127,031 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 127,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 108,944 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 94,307 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 94,307 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VXR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

EA55 VXR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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