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ExpiredMileage
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and very rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated side step / floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated side step / floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and very rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Body has slight corrosion both side steps and sills rusty and holed (6.1.B.2)
both rear bump stops missing
steering rack damp
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing / turret (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing / turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Body has slight corrosion both front inner wings rusty and holed (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion both side steps and sills rusty and holed (6.1.B.2)
both rear bump stops missing
steering rack damp
Body has slight corrosion both front inner wings rusty and holed (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel system component leaking possible injection pump / pipes / switch (7.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)
Body has slight corrosion both front inner wings rusty and holed (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
centre exhaust deteriorated
engine oil topped up to safe level before test
various areas becoming corroded
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turret/inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner 1/4 (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turret/inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
centre exhaust deteriorated
engine oil topped up to safe level before test
various areas becoming corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust silencer box outer skin very rusty and sharp
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust silencer box outer skin very rusty and sharp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front nearside disc rusty on inside face
front offside c/v boot slight grease leak
silencer outer skin very rusty and loose
slight front brake imbalance
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front nearside disc rusty on inside face
front offside c/v boot slight grease leak
silencer outer skin very rusty and loose
slight front brake imbalance
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rear box very rusty outer skin falling off box
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rear box very rusty outer skin falling off box
advise crack in bottom of windscreen not in drivers veiw
front nearside bottom ball joint boot slight split
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
advise crack in bottom of windscreen not in drivers veiw
front nearside bottom ball joint boot slight split
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear brake imbalance high recommend brake service at 21%
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear brake imbalance high recommend brake service at 21%
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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EJ55 ASO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 EJ55 ASO, 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 ASO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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