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FM54 EYA

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

167,853 mi
Last recorded167,853 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 EYA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 167,853 miles

Nearside Rear slight seapage from hub seal

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Various signs of weld repairs and corrosion on underside of vehicle and both sills.

Fail 13 Nov 2025 167,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight seapage from hub seal

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Various signs of weld repairs and corrosion on underside of vehicle and both sills.

Pass 31 Oct 2024 164,497 miles

various slight corrosion and welding repairs to inner sills front and rear suspension and steering mounting point prescribed areas inner wings and chassis

Pass 30 Oct 2023 161,022 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various weld patches light corrosion and underseal over most of vehicles arches inner sills chassis

Fail 26 Oct 2023 161,021 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various weld patches light corrosion and underseal over most of vehicles arches inner sills chassis

Pass 21 Oct 2022 157,827 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 157,827 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning no resistance lock to lock (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 157,827 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible N?s & O/S led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and chassis leg within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed within 30cm of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter panel within 30cm of suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to floor within 30cm of suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed within 30cm of suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter panel within 30cm of suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning can be spun lock to lock just by flicking steering wheel (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel holed within 30cm of suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed and corroded but not within 30cm of suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive not holed at time of test but heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill under drivers step holed and corroded not within 30cm

Pass 1 Jul 2021 155,081 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 152,296 miles

van under body getting corrosion all over

Pass 27 Feb 2019 146,931 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 146,746 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 139,425 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 127,935 miles

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

O/S/F AND N/S/F end float on rear wheels

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 127,935 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

O/S/F AND N/S/F end float on rear wheels

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 121,619 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis floors and valances (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sills both sides (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 121,619 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis floors and valances (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sills both sides (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 117,820 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 117,818 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 112,828 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 112,825 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 105,746 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 105,746 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 100,779 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 100,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 96,626 miles

washers poor effort

Pass 2 Jul 2009 93,518 miles

washers poor

Pass 13 Feb 2008 82,729 miles

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

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

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

various minor chips in windscreen

Fail 13 Feb 2008 82,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

various minor chips in windscreen

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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FM54 EYA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FM54 EYA, 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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FM54 EYA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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