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EJ55 CXB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,087 mi
Last recorded108,087 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 CXB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 108,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front reg plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 108,087 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front reg plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 106,823 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 105,428 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

slight misting nsr half shaft

Pass 13 Dec 2022 103,318 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 103,295 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 100,860 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 100,843 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2015 100,705 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 100,702 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 100,404 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 100,402 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,431 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,843 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 78,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2011 71,120 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 62,279 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 62,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,249 miles

n/s front wheel bearing slight movement

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,033 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,290 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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 CXB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ55 CXB registered?

EJ55 CXB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is EJ55 CXB safe to buy?

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