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EK55 XCC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

187,273 mi
Last recorded187,273 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 187,273 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 180,909 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 180,909 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 173,130 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wall deteriorated [cracked]

Fail 3 Mar 2015 173,130 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

nearside front tyre wall deteriorated [cracked]

Pass 25 Feb 2014 167,417 miles

nearside rear body panel corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 167,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2013 160,710 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 146,914 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on the legal limit

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 14 Oct 2011 146,914 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre on the legal limit

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 14 Oct 2010 140,165 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 140,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 130,314 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 130,314 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 107,362 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front no plate cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2008 107,362 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front no plate cracked

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 XCC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 XCC, 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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What year was EK55 XCC registered?

EK55 XCC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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