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EJ55 MBF

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

216,209 mi
Last recorded216,209 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 MBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 216,209 miles

Oil Leak

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 211,316 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 185,111 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 160,357 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 136,768 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 118,443 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 95,153 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 75,347 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,510 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 29,285 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 29,284 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 MBF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MBF, 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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What year was EJ55 MBF registered?

EJ55 MBF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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