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EY55 LFA

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

173,593 mi
Last recorded173,593 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 LFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 173,593 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2024 181,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 145,896 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 126,865 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 77,810 miles

16 passenger seats fitted at time of test

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old less than 6 months left (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old less than 6 months left (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 76,444 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,345 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 74,174 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 74,174 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank breather hose (7.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 72,230 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 70,202 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 68,009 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,399 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,709 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010
Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,917 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

presented for test with 8 passenger seats

Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,069 miles

minor cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 11 Sep 2008 24,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

minor cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2007

8 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2006 6,189 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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EY55 LFA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EY55 LFA, 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 EY55 LFA registered?

EY55 LFA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is EY55 LFA safe to buy?

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