MOT Status
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131,894 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged, secured with additional screw (0.1 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides = rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded / repaired / undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front front of inner wing corroded
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (spring shackle areas) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded and damaged (silencer)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner wing corroded by gear box mount
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has slight grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Under side of vehicle corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear leaf spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner wing corroded by gear box mount
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has slight grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Under side of vehicle corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front track rod ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Rear General underfloor corrosion
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside, edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Several areas around spring hangers and shock absorber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Spring hanger area repaired with fibre glass and expanding foam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Several areas very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight cut in gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF55 TLY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 TLY, 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 TLY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 December 2005.
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