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EJ55 JJZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

142,959 mi
Last recorded142,959 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 142,959 miles

corrosion front chassis

corrosion front inner arches

corrosion inner and outer sills

Fail 12 Jun 2024 142,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cab corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill/step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cab corners (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired iner front step repair has fiberglass as repiar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired iner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired iner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure bolts missing and bolts lose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose all 6 wheel nuts lose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 141,197 miles

Bodywork corroded

Both front brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Inner and outer step corroded

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 139,893 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 139,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 139,037 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2020 137,736 miles

Front discs corroded + lipped

Rear reverse lamps inop

both outter sills corroded

center prop rubber perished & loose

under body corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 136,512 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 136,512 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 133,560 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 6 Jan 2016 131,859 miles

both outer rear park brake cable casings damaged

centre prop shaft doughnut heavily worn

front tyres starting to wear on edges

o/s/r light lense cracked

slight fraying to both front outer seat belts

surface corrosion to engine bay brake pipes ( near abs pump )

Fail 6 Jan 2016 131,857 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both outer rear park brake cable casings damaged

centre prop shaft doughnut heavily worn

front tyres starting to wear on edges

o/s/r light lense cracked

slight fraying to both front outer seat belts

surface corrosion to engine bay brake pipes ( near abs pump )

Pass 12 Jan 2015 127,350 miles

n/s/r brake back plate damp

oil leak on engine

osr hand brake cable chaffing on tyre inner sidewall

Fail 7 Jan 2015 127,345 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/r brake back plate damp

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Jan 2014 120,714 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2013 110,435 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer deterioating

Fail 21 Feb 2013 110,429 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer deterioating

Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,127 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 191,366 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 191,366 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 165,348 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 165,348 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 135,608 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 100,031 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 JJZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JJZ, 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 JJZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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