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EJ55 XBE

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,898 mi
Last recorded117,898 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 XBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 117,898 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluuid close to minimum

Pass 2 Feb 2011 106,870 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 106,870 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 79,154 miles

rear seats have been removed from vehicle so are no longer in use

Fail 9 Dec 2009 79,153 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,154 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake back plates damp

several stone chips in windscreen

wipers slighty smearing screen

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 XBE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBE, 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 XBE registered?

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

Is EJ55 XBE safe to buy?

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