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EK55 KJX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

348,679 mi
Last recorded348,679 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 348,679 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 348,649 miles

All position lamps not working near side side front, near side middle showing white, off side side rear not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid miss screen (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 345,816 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 345,811 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven caliper slow to react o/s/r (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 333,309 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 333,309 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 317,814 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 317,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2013 302,196 miles

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

Oil leak from diff !

Fail 10 May 2013 302,196 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak from diff !

Pass 23 May 2012 284,960 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 268,359 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010
Fail 22 Jun 2010

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 80,040 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 KJX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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