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EJ54 RZX

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

118,016 mi
Last recorded118,016 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 RZX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2017 118,016 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wingb (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Step (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Step (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 101,430 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 101,418 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 90,846 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 90,846 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 85,486 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 78,946 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 78,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 73,120 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 73,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,923 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 61,223 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,765 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 55,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 50,042 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 50,022 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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EJ54 RZX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EJ54 RZX, 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 EJ54 RZX registered?

EJ54 RZX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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