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EK55 AYJ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,648 mi
Last recorded147,648 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 AYJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 147,648 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 147,540 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal and offside front chassis rails and inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear chassis rails between spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal and offside rear drop sills outrigger and crossmember and inner rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all under body covered in underseal

Fail 1 Jul 2019 147,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill near rear spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 147,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear sill / rear panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear sill / rear panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail bearing insecure in housing (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear chassis / leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 146,030 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 146,023 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 130,784 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2017 130,779 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 121,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 120,731 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing drivers (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 184,246 miles

auxillary belt heavily worn

front wishbone bushes showing fatigue

n/s/front steering arm has slight play

o/s/front chassis leg and area showing corrosion

rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 May 2016 184,001 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

auxillary belt heavily worn

front wishbone bushes showing fatigue

o/s/front chassis leg and area showing corrosion

rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2015 176,538 miles

n/s/front seat belt has slight fraying

n/s/front steering arm has slight play

rear metal brake pipes showing light corrosion

Pass 18 May 2015 168,115 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 166,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/front seat belt has light fraying

n/s/rear tye app limits

Pass 27 Apr 2015 166,525 miles

n/s/front seat belt has light fraying

n/s/rear tye app limits

Pass 16 Apr 2014 145,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 145,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 120,261 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 100,962 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,595 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 60,753 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 48,843 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 48,843 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,311 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 AYJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EK55 AYJ, 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 AYJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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