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EF55 TNU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,003 mi
Last recorded221,003 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 221,003 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear half shaft seal weeping

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 189,169 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 189,164 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front metal brake pipes excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine injectors leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F lower suspension ball joint dust cover no longer prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S/F lower suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake excessively binding O/S/R brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working O/S/F position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both side inner steps excessively corroded within prescribed area of seat belt mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users Engine emits excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working Both stop lamps not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability O/S/F lower suspension rear mounting bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected both rear wheel bearings have excessive wear (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2019 180,230 miles

Both front inner rack ends have slight play

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 180,165 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front inner rack ends have slight play

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 166,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 151,526 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 151,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable fouling shock absorber

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread

Pass 23 May 2016 134,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2016 134,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 119,645 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 105,338 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 80,382 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 May 2013 80,382 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 43,123 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 43,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 16,756 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 16,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 13,307 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 6,696 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 3,420 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 TNU 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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