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ExpiredMileage
169,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner wings corroded
Inner sills covered with underseal
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Outer sills covered in underseal
Rear chassie covered in underseal
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable little play (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner rack joint
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 3rd row (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch in various areas (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch in various areas (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 3rd row (5.2.5b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both front tyres wearing inner edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill door step (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill in varius places front to rear (5.2.6)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both front tyres wearing inner edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
Inner steering rack joints have slight play
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
f/n/s fog light in-op
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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EK55 XCL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 XCL, 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 XCL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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