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EJ55 AYC

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,182 mi
Last recorded156,182 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 156,182 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 155,852 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 152,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 141,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Spare tyre defective holed and deflated ()

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

chassis corroding throughout

offside and nearside outer bodysills to flooring corroded

vehicle laden

Fail 7 Oct 2016 140,657 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger, rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside chassis heavily corroded.

offside and nearside outer body sills to flooring corroded.

offside rear parking brake cable low to ground.

spare tyre deflated and holed.

vehicle laden.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 129,744 miles

corrosion to body underside throughout.

handbrake lever reserve travel high.

offside rear wheel arches corroded.

Fail 10 Oct 2015 129,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion to body underside throughout.

handbrake lever reserve travel high.

offside rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 116,678 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 116,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 89,989 miles

corrosion to underside, varios places.

oil leak on gearbox.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 89,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to underside, varios places.

oil leak on gearbox.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 70,123 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 70,123 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 51,200 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,546 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 29,708 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 AYC 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 62.5%.

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

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