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EF54 FAA

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

197,460 mi
Last recorded197,460 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 FAA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 197,460 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door jam (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / outriggers nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear floors corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2018 197,404 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front number plate cracked

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and out riggers nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear floors corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 190,078 miles

corrosion to o/s inner sill

n/s inner step corroded

o/s/r corrosion to body

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 20 Jan 2017 190,078 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to underside

n/s inner step corroded

o/s/r corrosion to body

corrosion to o/s inner sill

front inner discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 183,727 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 179,871 miles

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

front number plate cracked

start of corrosion to nearside front door step

start of corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassie

start of corrosion to offside and nearside sills

Fail 16 Jan 2015 179,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

front number plate cracked

start of corrosion to nearside front door step

start of corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassie

start of corrosion to offside and nearside sills

Pass 20 Dec 2013 174,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 174,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 172,776 miles

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

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

propshaft mounting bolts incorrect

propshaft rear uj worn

Fail 1 Jul 2013 172,775 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

propshaft mounting bolts incorrect

propshaft rear uj worn

Pass 13 Feb 2012 164,444 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 146,070 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 146,070 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 146,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 132,448 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 107,995 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 107,994 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 80,918 miles

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

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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EF54 FAA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EF54 FAA, 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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EF54 FAA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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