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EF55 TLU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,342 mi
Last recorded96,342 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 TLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 96,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside outer BORDERLINE!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rust appearing under and on the car

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 96,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside outer BORDERLINE!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rust appearing under and on the car

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

Pass 24 May 2017 87,357 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 74,029 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 74,029 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 63,833 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 52,636 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 41,783 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 30,744 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 16,609 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,829 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,905 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 7,694 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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EF55 TLU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

EF55 TLU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is EF55 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 TLU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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