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ET54 RUV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,719 mi
Last recorded160,719 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 RUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 160,719 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 160,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

brake judder to nearside front on limit****

brake judder to offside front on limit****

note/bonnet release operation /bonnet was difficult to open

offside front tyre wall damaged

offside front tyre worn low on inner section

Pass 24 Feb 2011 116,191 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 116,191 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 88,094 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 70,235 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,350 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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ET54 RUV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET54 RUV, 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 ET54 RUV registered?

ET54 RUV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 February 2005.

Is ET54 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 RUV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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