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EJ54 WKC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

257,402 mi
Last recorded257,402 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 WKC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 257,402 miles

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

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By handbrake mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill,(Full length) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill,(Full length) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 257,402 miles

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

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By handbrake mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill,(Full length) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill,(Full length) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 257,401 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 257,401 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 257,401 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced wrong bulb (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced wrong bulb (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 254,557 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 254,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both hand brake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both hand brake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 242,567 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre cross member by hand brake cable mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 242,567 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre cross member by hand brake cable mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 234,318 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front mirror slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 May 2018 234,317 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front mirror slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 230,077 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear diff back plate about to leak oil where is so corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 230,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear diff back plate about to leak oil where is so corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 227,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cut tread edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 170,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear inner tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2015 170,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear inner tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2014 221,891 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 221,891 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 202,715 miles

off side rear mudguard split

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 193,787 miles

lock missing from fuel cap nsr handbrake cable close to spring

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

Pass 18 May 2011 182,557 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 163,247 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 163,087 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009
Pass 8 Feb 2008 130,497 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 130,497 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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 WKC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WKC, 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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EJ54 WKC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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