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EF55 NZD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

392,255 mi
Last recorded392,255 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 NZD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 392,255 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch internal repairs and thick under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch internal repairs and thick under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Nov 2025 392,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch internal repairs and thick under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch internal repairs and thick under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Nov 2024 387,717 miles

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

Underbody and components corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 383,347 miles

All underbody and components corroded are

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2022 378,561 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 378,561 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 373,143 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 369,507 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 362,905 miles

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

both front suspension arm bushes slightly perish

slight oil leak

steering rack has slight play

Fail 9 May 2019 362,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

both front suspension arm bushes slightly perish

slight oil leak

steering rack has slight play

Pass 15 May 2018 357,202 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under the body and both sill corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2017 352,262 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both sill and o/s r arch corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2016 346,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

under the body corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 341,854 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 467,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 388,618 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 327,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 31 Jan 2011

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

offside front brake disc pitted on braking surface

Fail 31 Jan 2011

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

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

offside front brake disc pitted on braking surface

Pass 16 Jan 2009 282,009 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 281,981 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 NZD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NZD, 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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EF55 NZD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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