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EK55 DXZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,050 mi
Last recorded99,050 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 99,050 miles

Offside damage to sill

Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,238 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

aux belt cracking

offside rear tyre soon needed

offside seat belt rusty outside prescribed area

Fail 22 Aug 2016 85,238 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

aux belt cracking

offside rear tyre soon needed

offside seat belt rusty outside prescribed area

oil level below min - top up to above min before emission test

Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,735 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 73,732 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,315 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 57,085 miles

front windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 25 Jul 2013 57,085 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

front windscreen wipers smearing

off side front fog lamp not working

Pass 27 Jul 2012 51,177 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,388 miles

nearside front tyre heavily worn

Fail 2 Aug 2011 46,388 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre heavily worn

Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,843 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,515 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,178 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 27,178 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 DXZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DXZ, 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 DXZ registered?

EK55 DXZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is EK55 DXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 DXZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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