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EK55 LKV

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,749 mi
Last recorded182,749 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 182,749 miles

o/s sill corroded n/s sill corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2018 182,749 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s sill corroded n/s sill corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2017 177,492 miles

rear chassis and outer sills corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 171,470 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2016 171,356 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2015 163,183 miles

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

both outer sills corroded ,cut in wall of o/s/r tyre , n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Fail 24 Oct 2015 163,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sills corroded ,cut in wall of o/s/r tyre , n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 22 Sep 2014 154,379 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 136,866 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 120,967 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 96,530 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 78,491 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,579 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear bushes on front wishbones are perishing

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

spare tyre is defective,cords exposed

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,318 miles

front discs corroded on inner areas..

spare tyre tread damadged...

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 LKV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LKV, 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 LKV registered?

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

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