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EJ55 PUX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,009 mi
Last recorded190,009 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 190,009 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed b pillar (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exh poor cond

Fail 3 Feb 2025 88,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed b pillar (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exh poor cond

Pass 31 Jan 2024 184,888 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 184,888 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure Inner arch corroded and holed (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 182,523 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight movement in steering rack knuckle arm

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 182,523 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat mounting corroded (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight movement in steering rack knuckle arm

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 173,514 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front rack end slight play.

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jul 2022 173,514 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front rack end slight play.

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear whole light unit not working properly. bad earth.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 165,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 165,537 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 161,338 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 161,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 158,007 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 15 May 2017 153,969 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step deteriorated, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. sliding door (6.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 135,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

SLIGHT NOISE EMITED FROM NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 20 May 2015 10,269 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 102,747 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 9 May 2014 102,720 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2013 100,213 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 100,205 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 97,395 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 97,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 86,015 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 86,011 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 70,788 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 70,783 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,473 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 45,472 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,506 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 PUX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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