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EK55 DUJ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

228,727 mi
Last recorded228,727 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2023 228,727 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust not complete (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s arches also rear bumper quaters detached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength various holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired at hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected both light clusters damaged (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s at bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 219,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel has tap on can’t access corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Has tape on panel can’t access corrosion

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vechile structure has heavy corrosion but it effecting structure of vechile

Fail 7 Jul 2022 219,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel has tap on can’t access corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Has tape on panel can’t access corrosion

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vechile structure has heavy corrosion but it effecting structure of vechile

Fail 6 Jul 2022 219,922 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced At front end of road spring chaissis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Corrosion to most of chaissis s and underside

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch,only just passed test

Excessive corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner and outer panels,but not load bearing ,support structure or support panelling

Movement in exhaust down pipe to centre box joint

Nearside Front Fog lamp notworking

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops insecure

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Part twist in nearside seat belt

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Reversing light notworking

Wiper blades worn

Fail 6 Apr 2022 219,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bent rear bearing housing bent (6.1.7 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 218,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear damage to body

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear lower quarter panel deteriorating ON LIMIT NOW

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front abs wiring routed incorrectly

Prop shaft bearing has slight play front (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear inner arch areas corroding nearside & offside

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak engine and gearbox areas

rear chassis leg areas corroding above rear axle nearside & offside

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

rear inner lower quarter panel sections heavily corroded nearside & offside

under body general corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2019 218,811 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower quarter (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear marked in yellow chalk (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear damage to body

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Rear lower quarter panel deteriorating ON LIMIT NOW

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front abs wiring routed incorrectly

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play front (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear inner arch areas corroding nearside & offside

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak engine and gearbox areas

rear chassis leg areas corroding above rear axle nearside & offside

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

rear inner lower quarter panel sections heavily corroded nearside & offside

under body general corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2018 218,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

both rear leaf springs weak

chassis corroded n/s/r and o/s/r

general body corrosion

propshaft centre bracket damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2017 217,957 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened at offside wishbone mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion & offside rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum ON MINIMUM (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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)

corrosion to rear chassis

moisture at steering rack

offside rear brake slightly grabbing & moisture at hub

Pass 1 Nov 2016 217,471 miles

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

o/s/r hub oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2016 217,468 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s/r hub oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2015 207,056 miles

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

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

centre prop shaft bearing ( mountain ) insurcure

oil leak on engine area,s

Fail 6 Oct 2015 205,681 miles

Nearside Fuel hose leaking fuel return pipe to filler neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section( mark yellow ) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

centre prop shaft bearing ( mountain ) insurcure

oil leak on engine area,s

Fail 16 Oct 2014 180,771 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank and filler neck damp

Pass 16 Oct 2014 180,771 miles

fuel tank and filler neck damp

Pass 6 Sep 2013 167,286 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 167,286 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 154,020 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 154,020 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 143,456 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 122,267 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 122,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 121,772 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 DUJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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

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