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EK55 RJJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

182,266 mi
Last recorded182,266 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 182,266 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 182,266 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 153,205 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 153,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 151,088 miles

silencer deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2017 151,088 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside lower body sills corrosion holes

silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2016 149,122 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner sills corroded but not within a prescribed area

both rear inner wheel arches to floor seems corroded

nearside of front bumper insecure

offside rear of outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Aug 2016 149,106 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel tank breather (7.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner sills corroded but not within a prescribed area

both rear inner wheel arches to floor seems corroded

nearside of front bumper insecure

offside rear of outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2015 147,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower sill corrosion

Offside Front Inner sill corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2014 140,064 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 132,527 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 115,083 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 115,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 98,086 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,803 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 87,803 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,020 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,251 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 42,251 miles

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

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 RJJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RJJ, 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 RJJ registered?

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

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