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EK55 WXH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

167,742 mi
Last recorded167,742 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 WXH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 167,742 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2018 167,741 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 163,525 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 163,445 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 215/75/16 and 225/65/16 (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 156,720 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 151,035 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 151,034 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Horn harsh

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside screen wiper ineffective

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2013 144,540 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 139,269 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 139,269 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2011 121,911 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 121,669 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 106,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 106,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 94,857 miles

N/S & O/S REAR AXLE HAS EXCESSIVE END FLOAT

Fail 16 Oct 2009 94,857 miles

N/S & O/S REAR AXLE HAS EXCESSIVE END FLOAT

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WXH is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WXH, 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 WXH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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