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EJ55 VGT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,409 mi
Last recorded133,409 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 VGT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 133,409 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced previous welding repairs and underbody covered with underseal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 132,032 miles

body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 May 2020 131,939 miles

Central Front Seat belt damaged WEBBING EXCESSIVELY FRAYED (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested EMISSIONS BLOCKED MACHINE ON SECOND ACCELERATION (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking COMPONENTS AROUND NUMBER 3 INJECTOR (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS RAIL ADJACENT TO BRAKING COMPONENT MOUNTS (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS OUTRIGGER ADJACENT TO SUBFRAME AND LOWER ARM MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is inadequately repaired CHASSIS RAIL ADJACENT TO BRAKE COMPONENT MOUNTS (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LOWER SILL ADJACENT TO LEAF SPRING FRONT MOUNT (MULTIPLE HOLES MARKED WHERE ACCESIBLE) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH ADJACENT TO SUSPENSION MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LOWER SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS OUTRIGGER ADJACENT TO LEAF SPRING REAR MOUNT (MARKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL ADJACENT TO WHERE MISSING BUMP STOP SHOULD MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS RAIL ADJACENT TO BRAKE COMPONENT MOUNTS (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced LOWER SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired WHEEL ARCH ADJACENT TO SUSPENSION MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LOWER SILL ADJACENT TO FRONT LEAF SPRING MOUNT (MULTIPLE HOLES MARKED WHERE ACCESSIBLE) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test MULTIPLE ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVER'S VIEW PRIOR TO TEST ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 127,051 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 125,228 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 125,228 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake recording little or no effort foot brake (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,342 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 122,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (rear of spring) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (front of spring) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (rear of spring) (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis panel across rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 119,081 miles

child seats fitted to all rear seats apart from second row single seat

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front door step underside slightly corroded

offside front c v boot weeping grease

offside front chassis rail corroding

rear cross member/valance corroded

rear tyres perishing

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,290 miles

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

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

nearside sill repaired and covered with filler

offside front underside of step corroded to hole not in perscribed area

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 60,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

nearside sill repaired and covered with filler

offside front underside of step corroded to hole not in perscribed area

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 58,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

nearside sill has been filled

offside sill corroded

offside sill has been patched

Fail 24 Oct 2012 58,313 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

nearside sill has been filled

offside sill corroded

offside sill has been patched

Pass 4 Feb 2012 129,868 miles

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

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

vehicle chassis corroded throughout

Fail 31 Jan 2012 129,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle chassis corroded throughout

Pass 28 Jan 2011 118,346 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 105,117 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 105,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 80,372 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 180,076 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 VGT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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