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EK55 HLG

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,403 mi
Last recorded79,403 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 79,403 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 75,866 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 69,404 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 69,404 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 79,866 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 73,740 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 73,716 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to get lumpy on tread

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre starting to get lumpy on tread

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 69,882 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

OSF tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 69,882 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

OSF tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 65,215 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 64,938 miles

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70/15C (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front foglight not working

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill under side door (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 53,782 miles

rear sills surface rust

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Oct 2013 45,428 miles

front brakes worn

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,860 miles

front discs scored

Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,339 miles

front brakes worn

Pass 2 Oct 2010 27,271 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 26,696 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 25,912 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 HLG is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HLG, 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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What year was EK55 HLG registered?

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

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