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EJ55 NJF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,160 mi
Last recorded153,160 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 153,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

heavily under sealed through out under side of vehicle

slight corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2024 152,380 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Has Slight Play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS & OS ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Under-Sealed Throughout Including repairs

Pass 11 Sep 2023 151,665 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Advise Replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Under-sealed Throughout

Pass 28 Sep 2022 151,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both hubs have slight end float

whole of under side / wheel arches covered in thick underseal unable to fully access bodywork / subframes / and suspension components.

Pass 20 Sep 2021 149,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 149,571 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of leaf spring hanger three holes (x3) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 144,301 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal unable to fully assess

Pass 6 Aug 2019 138,274 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 138,270 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 132,836 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 132,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 114,740 miles

Nearside Front ball joint slight play

Pass 9 May 2016 92,980 miles

slight play rear leaf spring bushes

Pass 12 May 2015 72,706 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2014 51,916 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 50,969 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 45,737 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 40,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,260 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 32,260 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 17,203 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 10,701 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 NJF 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 81.8%.

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 NJF, 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 NJF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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