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EK55 DYD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,765 mi
Last recorded173,765 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 173,765 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 173,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 166,877 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 166,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 157,518 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 157,483 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front inner and outer sills both sides corroded and split (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s chassi corroded and bump stops missing from rear axil (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer and inner sill bad repair (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 148,098 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 148,098 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides inner arms (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 138,548 miles

Nearside Front Fuel cap does not open, Incorrect key

Fail 7 Dec 2015 138,548 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Fuel cap does not open, Incorrect key

Pass 2 Dec 2014 128,779 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 128,702 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 120,237 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 120,067 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 110,467 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 106,097 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 106,020 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 100,340 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 79,338 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 DYD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DYD, 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 DYD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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