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EJ55 RCZ

2005 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,445 mi
Last recorded143,445 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 RCZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 143,445 miles

Both Exhaust Silencers Deteriorated

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Where Centre Pipe Meets Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Footstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Footstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 143,414 miles

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

Both Exhaust Silencers Deteriorated

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Where Centre Pipe Meets Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Footstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Footstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 143,393 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective Split In Pipe Under Bonnet (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outline marker lamp not working 2x Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both Exhaust Silencers Deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Where Centre Pipe Meets Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Handbrake Cable Fouling On Wheel

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Footstep Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Footstep Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 124,578 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 124,578 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 119,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 119,615 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 114,888 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 107,180 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 100,269 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 100,250 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 99,962 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 99,962 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 99,080 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 91,929 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 73,485 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,949 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 RCZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 RCZ, 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 RCZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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