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EK55 HKV

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

178,522 mi
Last recorded178,522 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 HKV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 178,522 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 178,501 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 174,734 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 174,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 168,594 miles

END FLOAT IN BOTH REAR WHEELS

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING FEELS SLIGHTLY ROUGH AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 162,551 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front brake slightly binding.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 162,551 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front brake slightly binding.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 155,680 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 148,981 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs slightly worn.

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey.

slight play in both front steering rack ends.

Fail 20 Oct 2011 148,981 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs slightly worn.

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey.

slight play in both front steering rack ends.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 144,252 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 144,252 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 127,969 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 127,969 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 99,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 99,277 miles

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

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 HKV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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