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EF55 ELO

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,951 mi
Last recorded125,951 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 ELO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 125,951 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside covered in wax or other material

Pass 16 Jan 2025 123,790 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside coated in wax oil or other material

Pass 18 Jan 2024 20,276 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

brake pipes heavily greased

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Jan 2024 20,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

brake pipes heavily greased

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jan 2023

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

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

under body and brake pipes heavily waxoiled

Pass 7 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill on step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis near bump stop swollen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill rear of step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis near bump stop swollen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily wax oiled

Pass 13 Jan 2021 109,919 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 108,271 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 108,271 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 106,349 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 105,442 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 104,841 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,463 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Offside front tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 103,463 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front tyre perished

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 102,075 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 102,075 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2012 99,261 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 97,520 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 76,196 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,487 miles

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

small crack in front number plate

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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EF55 ELO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF55 ELO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF55 ELO registered?

EF55 ELO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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