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EK55 BBE

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,694 mi
Last recorded140,694 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 BBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 140,694 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both inner sills covered in sealants

chassis corroded

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 130,942 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing misaligned (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner sill panel corroded and holed, unable to see n/s step cover in underseal ?

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Sep 2018 130,645 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side door and out rigger under side weakend , have marked area with chalk (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury pasenger step and weakend (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear no plate bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle lost all coolant in parking area, after test

Pass 28 Aug 2017 123,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Door step holed and corroded

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Sill panel holed and corroded

Offside Front Drivers seat base slightly worn

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer sill panel holed

Pass 22 Aug 2016 115,290 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

MIDDLE EXHAUST BOX VERY CORRODED

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

OIL LEAK

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

SLIGHT WEAR O/S/F W/BEARING

Fail 22 Aug 2016 115,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

MIDDLE EXHAUST BOX VERY CORRODED

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

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

OIL LEAK

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

SLIGHT WEAR O/S/F W/BEARING

Pass 10 Sep 2015 107,251 miles

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)

brake pipe across rear axle corroded & rusty

o/s/f lower sill below drivers step corroded and holed

Fail 10 Sep 2015 107,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipe across rear axle corroded & rusty

o/s/f lower sill below drivers step corroded and holed

Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,882 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both brake pipes across rear axle very corroded and rusty

gear box oil leak

n/s/f tyre close to cords

o/s/f brake pipe corroded and rusty

prop shaft centre bearing u/s

some end float in rear axle

Pass 16 Aug 2013 91,669 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corrded and rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2013 91,669 miles

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

o/s/f brake pipe corrded and rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2012 84,126 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 84,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 759,502 miles

front brake pads look worn

Fail 14 Sep 2011 75,950 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake pads look worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 67,493 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,522 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 61,310 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 55,373 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 BBE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BBE, 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 BBE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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