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EJ54 DVP

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,870 mi
Last recorded154,870 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 DVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 154,870 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 154,834 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside 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 Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 145,175 miles

nearside outer door sill corroded & holed

nearside rear half shaft has lateral play

offside rear half shaft has lateral play

Fail 31 Dec 2013 135,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 135,299 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 134,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 124,526 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

towing socket electrics defective

Fail 4 Jan 2013 124,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

towing socket electrics defective

Pass 6 Jan 2012 114,169 miles

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

nearside rear driveshaft end float just acceptable

offside rear driveshaft end float just acceptable

trailer socket not operating trailer lamps

Fail 6 Jan 2012 114,169 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

nearside rear driveshaft end float just acceptable

offside rear driveshaft end float just acceptable

trailer socket not operating trailer lamps

Pass 7 Jan 2011 102,603 miles

offside rear parking brake lower reading

rear brake imbalance

Fail 7 Jan 2011 102,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

offside rear parking brake lower reading

rear brake imbalance

Pass 11 Dec 2009 90,949 miles

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)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 90,949 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 80,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 80,352 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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EJ54 DVP is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EJ54 DVP, 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 EJ54 DVP registered?

EJ54 DVP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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