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EK55 DTF

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,241 mi
Last recorded134,241 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 DTF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 134,241 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 134,241 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 126,406 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2021 114,019 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 114,019 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 100,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear hub seals leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2019 189,856 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 189,856 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 181,456 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 164,229 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 159,422 miles

Centre Front Lower Oil leak

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Pedal rubbers worn

Offside Front Satnav removed as it obscured drivers vision

Fail 11 Nov 2015 159,422 miles

Centre Front Lower Oil leak

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Pedal rubbers worn

Offside Front Satnav removed as it obscured drivers vision

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 135,623 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 126,569 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 105,872 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 105,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 84,741 miles

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,507 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 60,845 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 DTF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DTF, 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 EK55 DTF registered?

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

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