CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK55 HKJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,598 mi
Last recorded158,598 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 HKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 158,598 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 151,933 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 145,515 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 145,515 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 140,728 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 140,510 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 139,845 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 137,516 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 137,516 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 132,932 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

emissions close to max

Fail 8 Oct 2018 132,932 miles

emissions close to max

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 127,772 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 122,781 miles

emissions higher than normal

Fail 26 Sep 2016 122,781 miles

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

emissions higher than normal

Pass 15 Sep 2015 118,441 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 118,441 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 113,335 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 110,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 110,637 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 107,870 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 104,450 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 94,886 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 76,775 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 66,315 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK55 HKJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HKJ, 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

How do I check the history of EK55 HKJ?

You can check the full history of EK55 HKJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK55 HKJ registered?

EK55 HKJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is EK55 HKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 HKJ shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK55 HKJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK55 HKJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.