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EK55 AXM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,220 mi
Last recorded70,220 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 AXM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 70,220 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant level low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 70,220 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant level low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 51,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 35,533 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 35,533 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 35,436 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 35,166 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover from knuckle to lower arm worn.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Reverse lights inop.

Fail 31 Aug 2021 35,166 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover from knuckle to lower arm worn.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Reverse lights inop.

Pass 4 Aug 2020 34,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre cracking.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 33,502 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 32,637 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 31,835 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 31,798 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 29,863 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 28,527 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 27,491 miles

front wipers smearing

near side rear tyre slightly cracking

off side rear inner tyre slightly cracking

off side rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2013 26,369 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,353 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 22,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,600 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

handbrake high

nail in offside rear inner tyre

nearside front wishbone bushes slightly cracked

offside front wishbone bushes slightly cracked

Fail 28 Oct 2009 19,600 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

handbrake high

nail in offside rear inner tyre

nearside front wishbone bushes slightly cracked

offside front wishbone bushes slightly cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2008 14,896 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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EK55 AXM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK55 AXM, 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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EK55 AXM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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