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EU54 MHE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,577 mi
Last recorded164,577 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 MHE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 164,577 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion.

Fail 5 Apr 2025 164,567 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 160,416 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Mar 2024 160,321 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.90 average reading 5.06 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is slightly lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 1st u.j at bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch area's

Pass 24 Apr 2023 152,816 miles

Front Cross member corroded.

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components show light corrosion, advise to mnoitor.

Pass 31 Jan 2022 150,524 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 150,524 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 150,356 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 150,342 miles

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose bolt loose at prop to uj (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 150,236 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 149,609 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 149,187 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 148,995 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 148,206 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 145,681 miles

nsr and osr lights slighty cracked but no white light showing

Pass 23 Dec 2013 134,551 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 124,902 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 115,565 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 105,588 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 88,348 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 61,119 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 42,576 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 25,670 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 10,871 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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EU54 MHE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU54 MHE, 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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EU54 MHE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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