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EN54 DCF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,356 mi
Last recorded170,356 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 DCF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 170,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 170,356 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour both side (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working central position light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp not working central position light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both side inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 165,812 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 160,963 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone brush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front offsides front step has faiber glass on it can not be viwed

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fariber galss on it can not be viwed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 168,366 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 154,750 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 150,930 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 147,093 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 142,939 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 138,676 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 134,257 miles

corrosion in n/s and o/s body sills

Pass 13 Mar 2013 129,789 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 125,820 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 121,507 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 112,354 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 112,354 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 89,761 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 89,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,868 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 65,868 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EN54 DCF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EN54 DCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN54 DCF registered?

EN54 DCF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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