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EK55 LVZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,812 mi
Last recorded131,812 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 LVZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 131,812 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 131,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 127,074 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 119,859 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust silencer deteriorated

nearside rear service brake slow to apply

offside front upper inner wheel arch corroded

rear axle bump stops missing

rear chassis rails corroded

rear spring hanger prescribed areas corroded

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2019 119,859 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust silencer deteriorated

nearside rear service brake slow to apply

offside front upper inner wheel arch corroded

rear axle bump stops missing

rear chassis rails corroded

rear spring hanger prescribed areas corroded

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 118,696 miles

chassis corroded

front seatbelt mounting prescribed areas corroded

front suspension strut top mounting areas corroded

offside rear wheel arch to floor corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 118,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to floor within 30cm of shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner sill within 30cm of rear spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

front suspension strut top mounting areas corroded

offside front seatbelt mounting prescribed area corroded

offside front seatbelt mounting prescribed area corroded

offside rear inner arch to floor corroded within 30cm of shock absorber top mounting

rear chassis corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 115,621 miles

heavy corrosion to rear chassis close to rear shock absorber mounting prescribed area

offside front brake pipe close to excessively corroded

offside front seatbelt mounting prescribed area close to excessively corroded

offside rear tyre perished

poor reserve travel to park brake

rear bump stops insecure

rear floor close to excessively corroded within suspension prescribed area

rear of outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 115,621 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 110,045 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 110,039 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 102,292 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 95,344 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 95,175 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake disc very rusted and worn on inside face

Pass 27 Sep 2012 93,020 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 93,020 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 82,038 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs liped pads 50 percent worn

Fail 3 Sep 2011 82,038 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs liped pads 50 percent worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 77,018 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 77,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,534 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,081 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 LVZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LVZ, 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 LVZ registered?

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

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