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EU54 XAA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 233,879 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre date 2009 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 226,515 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning offside center (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 226,515 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning offside center (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 225,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on under body

Pass 10 Apr 2019 219,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SEATS AND BELTS BEEN TAKEN OUT

Pass 15 Mar 2018 202,257 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 202,257 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 191,447 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 182,525 miles

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

prop shaft bearing mounting split

Pass 11 Nov 2013 153,610 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 134,493 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 111,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 102,168 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 102,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 897,883 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 71,865 miles

o/s rear top door catch missing

Pass 1 Feb 2008 51,860 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 32,348 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 11,802 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 XAA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XAA, 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 EU54 XAA registered?

EU54 XAA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is EU54 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU54 XAA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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