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EK55 XCB

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,561 mi
Last recorded236,561 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 236,561 miles

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

front inner acrhes corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 236,557 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6)

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

front inner acrhes corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2016 225,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

leak on fuel tank

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Dec 2015 219,871 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 216,365 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Dec 2013 212,884 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear chassis corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2013 212,881 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 207,818 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 203,750 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 193,066 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 177,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 177,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 154,180 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 154,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 104,164 miles

n/s/f inner steering jiont slight wear

Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,057 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 XCB is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XCB, 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 XCB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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