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EK55 DXP

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,410 mi
Last recorded108,410 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 DXP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 108,410 miles

both front inner wings and archs corroded and weak

both rear archs corroded and weak

front and rear chassis sections corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 108,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Corrosion inner wheel archs and sills (both sides)

Rear Chassis and suspension corroded

Rear Inner arch's corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 99,232 miles

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

corrosion to o/s outer/inner sill

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

Fail 5 Jan 2017 99,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

corrosion to o/s outer/inner sill

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

o/s/r tyre feathering

Pass 1 Jan 2016 145,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front play in inner steering

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jan 2016 145,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front play in inner steering

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Dec 2013 77,200 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 64,725 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,051 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 78,673 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 78,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 40,130 miles

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

front wipers

Pass 16 Oct 2008 26,113 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 DXP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

EK55 DXP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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