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EK55 DTO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,299 mi
Last recorded191,299 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 191,299 miles

rear seat belts not tested because of items on rear seat

Fail 17 Jan 2017 191,298 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working centre marker light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working rear marker light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working centre marker light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working rear marker light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working wing marker light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

rear seat belts not tested because of items on rear seat

Pass 30 Nov 2015 183,457 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 172,431 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 172,428 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 159,126 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 149,187 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 149,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 132,761 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 111,627 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 85,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 61,919 miles

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

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

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

nail in near side rear inner tyre

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 DTO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DTO, 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 DTO registered?

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

Is EK55 DTO safe to buy?

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