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EJ55 HWG

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,477 mi
Last recorded153,477 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 153,477 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 153,477 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 145,237 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 145,153 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 135,882 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 135,745 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 119,511 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

outer sills corroded

rear shox weak

stone chip in screen

Fail 15 Oct 2012 109,311 miles

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

corrosion to outer sills

hand brake travel high

n/s/r tyre on 2mm tread

o/s/r tyre worn

play in rack and pinion

Pass 24 Oct 2011 93,304 miles

both front tyre tread wearing low

both rear tyre treads low

exhaust corroded

front suspension arm bushes and roll bar bushes slight perrishing

front suspension components showing signs of corrosion

front to rear brake pipes very slight corrosion

rear suspension components slight corrosion

slight corrosion on floor pans and chassis rails

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Pass 22 Nov 2010 79,681 miles

Various marks on vehicle and alloys. Slight corrosion to both outer sills floor pans & chassis rails. Exhaust slightly corroded. Tow bar shows signs of corrosion. NSR tyre tread depth worn to 2mm. Front brake pads worn low

Fail 8 Nov 2010 79,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Various marks on vehicle and alloys. Slight corrosion to both outer sills floor pans & chassis rails. Exhaust slightly corroded. Tow bar shows signs of corrosion. NSR tyre tread depth worn to 2mm. Front brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,537 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 60,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,207 miles

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

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

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

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 HWG is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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