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EJ55 XHX

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,581 mi
Last recorded122,581 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 XHX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 122,581 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 122,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 117,619 miles

Engine oil leak

Fuel tank vent pipe perished

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Poor (8.1.2a)

Off side front wheel bearing has some noise

Off side mirror backing missing

Rear most wish bone bushes perished

Surface corrosion too under side

Swelling too rear chassis at shock mountings

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 117,619 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine oil leak

Fuel tank vent pipe perished

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Poor (8.1.2a)

Off side front wheel bearing has some noise

Off side mirror backing missing

Rear most wish bone bushes perished

Surface corrosion too under side

Swelling too rear chassis at shock mountings

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 108,689 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 100,123 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front discs worn

Near side seat belt twisted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wiper scratches on screen

Wishbone bushes perished

Pass 4 Mar 2014 100,123 miles

Near side seat belt twisted

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front discs worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wiper scratches on screen

Wishbone bushes perished

Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,906 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Feb 2013 89,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Feb 2012 81,638 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 23 Feb 2012 81,638 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 1 Mar 2011 73,108 miles

fronmt brake discs worn lipped

Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,850 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 59,523 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 XHX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver 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 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

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

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The MOT history for EJ55 XHX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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