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EK55 ZWR

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,470 mi
Last recorded167,470 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 ZWR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 167,470 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 167,416 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Column in to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 160,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front ///// (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both ///// (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 156,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 156,553 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 154,664 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 154,657 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 149,852 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 145,235 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 145,235 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 142,664 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 139,094 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 131,048 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 106,445 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,856 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 39,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,975 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,006 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,640 miles

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

near side reverse lamp not working

Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,011 miles

Oil leak

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 ZWR is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZWR, 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 ZWR registered?

EK55 ZWR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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