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EJ55 RDO

2005 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,224 mi
Last recorded143,224 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 143,224 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2024 143,218 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2023 165,934 miles

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 165,040 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 162,425 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 162,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working nsr osr (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 161,119 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 161,119 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 155,935 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 146,854 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 146,854 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 138,305 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 129,209 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 119,905 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 106,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 106,151 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 95,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 89,580 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 79,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 69,885 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 57,702 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 RDO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RDO, 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 RDO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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