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EF55 TNL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,975 mi
Last recorded87,975 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 87,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 87,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 85,299 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 84,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 82,928 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axcel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 79,053 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 79,053 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axcel (1.1.11 (c))

slight leak of engine oil

Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,194 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 72,683 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 72,683 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 68,680 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,077 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,472 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 55,915 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 49,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,259 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,640 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,939 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,785 miles

both rear wheel has endflow

Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,471 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,013 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,636 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 12,601 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 TNL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TNL, 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 EF55 TNL registered?

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

Is EF55 TNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 TNL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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