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FA05 EAC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,910 mi
Last recorded83,910 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 EAC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2015 83,910 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch next to strut (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to shock (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch next to strut (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine oil leak

nearside side door modified so that it no longer opens

Pass 11 Aug 2014 77,056 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,293 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 63,935 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 63,935 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 52,953 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 42,701 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,188 miles

advise wear and corrosion front disks and pads pads low

Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,057 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 30,057 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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FA05 EAC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FA05 EAC, 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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FA05 EAC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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