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EK55 WDM

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,632 mi
Last recorded163,632 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 WDM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 163,632 miles

Offside center/front inner sill is corroded.

Fail 14 Nov 2016 163,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint . (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside center/front inner sill is corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 151,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 150,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 136,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber worn.

offside door mirror glass is cracked.

Fail 11 Nov 2014 136,669 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber worn.

offside door mirror glass is cracked.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 122,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers side mirror glass is cracked

nearside + offside , mirror back cover is missing

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

pin hole in offside front outter drive shaft gater

slight mark on rear no plate

steering is tight

Pass 12 Nov 2013 122,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers side mirror glass is cracked

nearside + offside , mirror back cover is missing

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

pin hole in offside front outter drive shaft gater

slight mark on rear no plate

steering is tight

Pass 17 Nov 2012 108,064 miles

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

nearside front wheel bearing noise developing

offside rear wheel bearing noise developing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 92,434 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 78,776 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber is worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 78,760 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Brake pedal anti slip rubber is worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,592 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,096 miles

front discs lipped +front pads getting low +n/s/f bottom arm bush showing signs of wear

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 WDM is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WDM, 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 WDM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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