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EJ55 AWY

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

163,505 mi
Last recorded163,505 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 AWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 163,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner valance has corrosion

Offside outer sill has corrosion

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2019 163,505 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner valance has corrosion

Offside outer sill has corrosion

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2018 155,438 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Cracked at near side bottom corner (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 155,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Cracked at near side bottom corner (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 135,445 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 120,841 miles

grease on brake pipes

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 3 Mar 2016 120,827 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

grease on brake pipes

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Feb 2015 107,660 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 107,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 98,681 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 98,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 97,410 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 93,997 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 93,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 77,718 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 77,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 53,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

off side front fog light glass is broken

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 AWY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AWY, 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 AWY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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