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EK55 XCA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,018 mi
Last recorded177,018 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 177,018 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 177,018 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 170,694 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 160,426 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 152,803 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 151,757 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 138,100 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 120,399 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 120,399 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 95,644 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 95,644 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 74,250 miles

loose strap at rear

spare wheel missing

Fail 9 Sep 2009 74,250 miles

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

loose strap at rear

spare wheel missing

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 XCA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK55 XCA registered?

EK55 XCA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is EK55 XCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 XCA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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