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EK55 FXU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,064 mi
Last recorded144,064 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 144,064 miles

hole in o/s sill caused by corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2014 135,326 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear chassis corroded above rear axle

Pass 3 Oct 2013 124,364 miles

seat belt/seat anchorage areas heavy surface corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2013 124,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

seat belt/seat anchorage areas heavy surface corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2012 114,764 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 104,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 104,203 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 89,455 miles

crack windscreen nearside centre not affecting drivers view

minor glass damage to offside and nearside mirrors not affecting operation and view

Pass 19 Sep 2009 75,253 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2008 58,036 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 FXU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FXU, 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 FXU registered?

EK55 FXU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EK55 FXU safe to buy?

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