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EA55 WRR

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

179,714 mi
Last recorded179,714 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 WRR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 179,714 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 May 2023 169,480 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2022 162,721 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 162,721 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 150,069 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 138,876 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to o/s/f chassis rail

n/s/f suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

o/s/f suspension arm bush deteriorated

rear cross member corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 138,876 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to o/s/f chassis rail

n/s/f suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

o/s/f suspension arm bush deteriorated

rear cross member corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 132,533 miles

rear cross member slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2018 135,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member area ( chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f wiper blade smearing the windcsreen

o/s/r tyre slightly perished/ cracking

rear cross member corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 124,760 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 124,760 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and under sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and under sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 115,028 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to n/s/f floor well area

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

corrosion to o/s/f / centre outer sill

corrosion to o/s/f inner sill

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Fail 23 Sep 2016 115,028 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to n/s/f floor well area

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

corrosion to o/s/f / centre outer sill

corrosion to o/s/f inner sill

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 29 Sep 2015 101,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SKINS CORODED AND MISSING (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER SILL NEAR SEAT BELT MOUNT AND SEAT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing not with in 12" lbp (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface corrosion to outer to inner sills and complete undebody (6.1.B.2)

number plate light lense missing but not showing white light to the rear

oil leak spare tyre bold

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door card catching on nsf seat (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 101,828 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SKINS CORODED AND MISSING (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER SILL NEAR SEAT BELT MOUNT AND SEAT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing not with in 12" lbp (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface corrosion to outer to inner sills and complete undebody (6.1.B.2)

number plate light lense missing but not showing white light to the rear

oil leak spare tyre bold

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door card catching on nsf seat (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 855,319 miles

no plate lamp lense missing

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 85,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

no plate lamp lense missing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,661 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,912 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Fail 25 Sep 2012 60,912 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,135 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WRR is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WRR, 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 WRR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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