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EJ55 AOP

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,329 mi
Last recorded187,329 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 AOP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 187,329 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undercarriage has slight surface corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2020 186,247 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside drivers seat slight loose

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 186,247 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside drivers seat slight loose

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 181,843 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 175,697 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 165,816 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 165,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 152,567 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 139,879 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 129,073 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 129,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 115,231 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 104,281 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 92,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 92,313 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 81,481 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 72,111 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 61,995 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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EJ55 AOP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ55 AOP, 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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EJ55 AOP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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