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EK55 DWX

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,219 mi
Last recorded128,219 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 DWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 128,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 128,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 116,630 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 109,713 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 109,710 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 103,375 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 103,375 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,471 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner valance area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 86,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 85,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 74,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 74,445 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure drivers seat previous repair broken (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 65,467 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,060 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 56,060 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 55,570 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,414 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 49,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 49,359 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 46,610 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 46,610 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 40,805 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn has cuts on side wall advise replacing

Fail 9 Nov 2012 40,805 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn has cuts on side wall advise replacing

Pass 11 Nov 2011 35,669 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,960 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 23,072 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 16,614 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 DWX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DWX, 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 DWX registered?

EK55 DWX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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