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EJ55 XAF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,020 mi
Last recorded180,020 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 180,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sills corroded and covered in heavy under seal (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner both sides step corroded and week (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

under body corroded corroded front to rear all

Fail 19 Apr 2018 180,018 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both inner (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sills corroded and covered in heavy under seal (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner both sides step corroded and week (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

under body corroded corroded front to rear all

Pass 29 Sep 2016 177,100 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 176,781 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 164,711 miles

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

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

oil leak from base of vaccuum valve

Fail 10 Mar 2014 164,711 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn and corroded

front pads low

near side mirror glass damaged

oil leak from base of vaccuum valve

Pass 6 Mar 2013 146,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 125,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror casing damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2011 110,169 miles

n/s door mirror casing missing

front discs corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2011 110,169 miles

front discs corroded

n/s door mirror casing missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 86,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 86,862 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 72,432 miles

n/a mirror casing.

Fail 16 Dec 2008 72,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/a mirror casing.

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 XAF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XAF, 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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What year was EJ55 XAF registered?

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

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