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EJ55 RFY

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,766 mi
Last recorded203,766 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 RFY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 203,766 miles

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

steering rack has slight play

Fail 21 Jun 2010 203,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

steering rack has slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2009 187,408 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 187,408 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 153,158 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 153,156 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RFY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ55 RFY registered?

EJ55 RFY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is EJ55 RFY safe to buy?

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