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ET54 OLC

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,803 mi
Last recorded139,803 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 OLC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2017 139,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 132,964 miles

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

advise car underside showing signs of corrosion and under bonnet on inner chassis

advise rear inner arches to floor corroded

front brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2016 132,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill under side door within 30cm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis over rear axle corroded and blown( weakened) (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill under car (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on inner wing within 30 cm (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger and rear inner panel within 30 cm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded chassis within 30 cm of tow bar mount (6.6.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advise car underside showing signs of corrosion and under bonnet on inner chassis

advise rear inner arches to floor corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 121,579 miles

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

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

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

advise car has had several welded repairs to its underside and body

advise car is corroded on rear chassis and most of (underside)

advise wind screen is cracked on its lower half

o/s front brake pipe coroded

Fail 18 Feb 2015 121,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

advise car has had several welded repairs to its underside and body

advise car is corroded on rear chassis and most of (underside)

advise wind screen is cracked on its lower half

o/s front brake pipe coroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 113,631 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2014 113,631 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 105,260 miles

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

wind screen on lower part is cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2013 105,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

wind screen on lower part is cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,479 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,363 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 31,862 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 24,558 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 24,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ET54 OLC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ET54 OLC, 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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ET54 OLC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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