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EK55 DTZ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,906 mi
Last recorded147,906 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 147,906 miles

Rear hand brake just in limit

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 108,458 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 108,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 196,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 188,605 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 178,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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)

Offside front steering arm has slight play at inner fixing

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 27 Oct 2010 155,970 miles

wear in steering system/ coil springs corroding/ n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 27 Oct 2010 155,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

wear in steering system/ coil springs corroding/ n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Oct 2009 112,073 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 112,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside marker lamp damaged

oil leak from brake vac pump

Pass 31 Oct 2008 73,110 miles

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

Oil leak

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 DTZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK55 DTZ registered?

EK55 DTZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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