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EK55 DXS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,552 mi
Last recorded142,552 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 DXS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 142,552 miles

underbody has been undersealed all looks ok under inspection

Fail 21 Jun 2019 142,388 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury STEP (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury STEP (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

WARNING LAMP ON

Fail 11 Feb 2019 141,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2018 125,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 123,507 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 119,054 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 119,054 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 115,569 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 115,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 108,854 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,795 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 87,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,514 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

spare tyre needs inflating

Fail 29 Jun 2012 78,514 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

spare tyre needs inflating

Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,825 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

Fail 21 Jun 2011 67,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

Pass 1 Jul 2010 51,036 miles

Brake pedal rubber is worn through at edge

Front brake discs are worn and pads are low

Screen wipers are smeary

Pass 20 Jun 2009 39,689 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 DXS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DXS, 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 DXS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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