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ET54 WSU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,015 mi
Last recorded148,015 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 WSU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 148,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

washer bottle leaking

Pass 3 May 2018 142,769 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides above rear axle (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 139,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear bump stops are missing

offside front tyre is worn on its inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2017 138,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded section by rear bumper and rear leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded section by rear bumper and rear leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear bump stops are missing

offside front tyre is worn on its inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 132,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front cross member corroded

genral under body corrosion

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking, nail in tread

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

rear bump stops missing

rear cross member corroded

some weld repairs appear not continuously welded, but underseal making inspection impossible

Fail 9 Feb 2016 132,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/under bonnet by strut (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch by shock (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/under bonnet by strut (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch by shock (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front cross member corroded

genral under body corrosion

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking, nail in tread

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

rear bump stops missing

rear cross member corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 128,041 miles

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

both rear tyres are in a poor condition

Fail 29 Jan 2015 128,001 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres are in a poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2014 123,557 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 117,925 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 113,120 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 96,801 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

chassis rusty

outer sills rusty

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 17 Feb 2010 81,381 miles

chassis and floorpan rusty

n/s/r tyre cracking spliting and sidewall damage

slight play o/s rack

Pass 16 Feb 2009

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsf low

Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,895 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 49,856 miles

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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 WSU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

ET54 WSU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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