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EK55 UGW

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,905 mi
Last recorded100,905 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 100,905 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to back plate (1.1.11 (c))

complete underbody covered in black underseal

Pass 18 Dec 2024 99,226 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various patches on sills and steps (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 94,371 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sill and various patches at rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 90,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AROUND SPRING HANGERS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 86,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg behind engine mount has heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reverse light in/op (Pre 2009)

Various body panels, underside of vehicle & components have surface corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2021 86,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired N/s/r inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Step/ arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner arch panel corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired N/s/r corner body panel corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis leg corroded at rear bump stop and top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill/ arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outrigger corroded at n/s/r spring rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outriggers corroded at front and rear of n/s/r spring front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired O/s/r corner panel corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis leg corroded at rear stop bump and top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill/arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outrigger corroded at o/s/r spring rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outriggers corroded front and rear of o/s/r spring front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap not fully tight (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg behind engine mount has heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded at middle & front section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reverse lamp in/op (Pre 2009)

Various body panels, underside and components have surface corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2020 83,862 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 83,862 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at rear spring shackle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 79,874 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight damage to o/s of windscreen outwith Zone A

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,614 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body has slight surface corrosion

windscreen has chip at o/s off screen outside swept area

Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,935 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill panels corroded and holed but not within any mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear spring mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear spring mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

can not assess repair as covered in thick black underseal

service and parking brake low efficiency problem but lock on 3 or more wheels

Fail 14 Sep 2017 71,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mounting point (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill panels corroded and holed but not within any mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

service and parking brake low efficiency problem but lock on 3 or more wheels

Pass 6 Oct 2016 67,809 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill skirt (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 62,578 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

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

service and parking brake efficiency problem but lock on 3 or more wheels

Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 44,420 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,420 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,569 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 38,569 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 34,427 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,067 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,820 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 UGW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UGW, 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 UGW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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