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EA55 LXK

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

157,667 mi
Last recorded157,667 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 LXK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 157,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front number plate damage

Pass 21 Feb 2025 157,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front number plate damage

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 157,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside corrosion around inner sill

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

front number plate damage

Fail 4 Jul 2023 157,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside corrosion around inner sill

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

front number plate damage

Pass 12 Mar 2022 157,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 157,564 miles

slight oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 157,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

advise glow plug light on & engine misfireing when cold

advise wiper blades niosy smearing

Pass 7 Dec 2019 157,545 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 157,541 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn center rubber (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge and slight damage

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 140,682 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2014 112,768 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 87,085 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 81,858 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Near side front tyre inner tread wearing low.

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,508 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,730 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,000 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,002 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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EA55 LXK is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EA55 LXK, 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 EA55 LXK registered?

EA55 LXK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is EA55 LXK safe to buy?

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