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EA55 VXS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,800 mi
Last recorded177,800 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 177,800 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 158,901 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 151,301 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

areas of light corrosion including inner and outer sills

Fail 22 Feb 2019 151,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

areas of light corrosion including inner and outer sills

Pass 31 Oct 2017 140,070 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 140,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Clasp unable to lock in place . Clean out and check. (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 127,886 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 155,762 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 143,359 miles

Both rear tyre outer walls sarting to perish

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2015 143,359 miles

Both rear tyre outer walls sarting to perish

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 132,518 miles

near side sill corroded but not by load bearing member

Fail 4 Dec 2013 132,518 miles

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

near side sill corroded but not by load bearing member

Pass 29 Nov 2012 128,344 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 122,096 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 109,911 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 109,911 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 94,491 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes perished

Corrosion starting to appear on vehicle underside at rear

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight damage to n/s/f wheel outer bead rim

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 94,489 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front wishbone rear bushes perished

Brake pedal rubber worn

Corrosion starting to appear on vehicle underside at rear

Front discs have wear lip

Front pads low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight damage to n/s/f wheel outer bead rim

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 77,770 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 VXS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

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

Is EA55 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 VXS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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