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EO55 VWD

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,602 mi
Last recorded134,602 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 VWD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 134,602 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 131,621 miles

all welding covered by substance unable to check properly-front brake discs worn thin

both rear brake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders corroded-both front to rear brake pipes corroded-

inner backing sills and inner steps and rear panel and rear inner wheel arches to floor areas and both front inner wheel arches previously welded and covered by substance unable to check properly-

rack play-service and parking brakes passed on limits-

Fail 28 Nov 2020 131,621 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f/ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r/ outer sill holed- (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f/ outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r/ outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear panel x2 holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f/ (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders corroded-both front to rear brake pipes corroded-

inner backing sills and inner steps and rear panel and rear inner wheel arches to floor areas and both front inner wheel arches previously welded and covered by substance unable to check properly-

rack play-service and parking brakes passed on limits-

Pass 2 Oct 2019 120,906 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheelarch /outer rigger /x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheelarch /x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 122,624 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 122,624 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 117,657 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 117,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,343 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 106,343 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 89,375 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 89,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 71,750 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,490 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight noise in offside front steering arm

Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,873 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 41,873 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 28,605 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 15,038 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 5,427 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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EO55 VWD is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EO55 VWD, 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 EO55 VWD registered?

EO55 VWD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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