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ET54 XDD

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,676 mi
Last recorded152,676 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 152,676 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 141,192 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 123,674 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 123,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 112,133 miles

Both nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

Both nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Rear brakes squeaking badly on roller brake test

Pass 4 Mar 2019 109,502 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 109,502 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 107,950 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,521 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges,becoming low on tread

offside front tyre worn on edges,becoming low on tread

offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge,becoming low on tread

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 17 Feb 2016 102,722 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges,becoming low on tread

rear tyres badly worn and going out of shape on inner edges,becoming low on tread

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 16 Feb 2016 102,722 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn on edges,becoming low on tread

rear tyres badly worn and going out of shape on inner edges,becoming low on tread

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 20 Feb 2015 98,327 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 94,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 94,160 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 87,859 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

center caps

Fail 20 Feb 2013 87,859 miles

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

center caps

Pass 14 Feb 2012 84,254 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 78,618 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,322 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 69,479 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 69,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,657 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 XDD is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XDD, 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 XDD registered?

ET54 XDD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is ET54 XDD safe to buy?

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