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EK55 XXB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

228,248 mi
Last recorded228,248 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 228,248 miles

half-shaft end float both sides

pas fluid on minimum level

play in nearside steering rack joint

wipers deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2013 228,244 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

half-shaft end float both sides

pas fluid on minimum level

play in nearside steering rack joint

wipers deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2012 207,703 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 207,699 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside mirror loose

play in nearside inner rack joint

propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 12 Nov 2011 183,342 miles

bolt missing from front propshaft joint

Fail 11 Nov 2011 183,338 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

bolt missing from front propshaft joint

Pass 9 Nov 2010 154,138 miles

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to perish slightly

Both front tyre treads wearing on both shoulders

Brake pedal rubber split

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front suspension anti-roll-bar outer link bolt bent slightly

Nearside sliding door and rear body damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2010 154,134 miles

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

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to perish slightly

Both front tyre treads wearing on both shoulders

Brake pedal rubber split

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front suspension anti-roll-bar outer link bolt bent slightly

Nearside sliding door and rear body damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2009 123,762 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 123,762 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 90,007 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 90,007 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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 XXB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

EK55 XXB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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