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EK55 ZXO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

237,406 mi
Last recorded237,406 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2019 237,406 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes from master cylinder to abs block severley corroded(under bonnet across bulk head,behind fuel filter) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded goes to abs block under bonnet,severely corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal with brake disc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc worn,ref pad has worn metal to metal. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle,previously greased (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

this vehicle is very badly corroded underside,sills,steps,inner wheel arches,Recommend this vehicle is welded fully before it used on the road.NOT just the failure areas of corrosion!But all holes are repaired by welding,ref general vehicle strength.

Pass 2 Jan 2018

Nearside sill corroded

front inner and rear inner arches corroding

front wish bone bushes deterioating

rear chassis and cross member corrded

Fail 2 Jan 2018

Nearside sill corroded

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

front inner and rear inner arches corroding

front wish bone bushes deterioating

rear chassis and cross member corrded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 232,682 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 232,680 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear part of both front too rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Wiper self park not working (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 228,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear parts of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 224,184 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front brake discs and pads in poor condition

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

Wiper self park not working / only working on intermitant wipe

Fail 26 Nov 2014 224,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front brake discs and pads in poor condition

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

Wiper self park not working / only working on intermitant wipe

Pass 4 Nov 2013 211,535 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 211,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 164,309 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 124,694 miles

near side door handle missing but opens from the inside.

slight play in near side and off side steering rack arms.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 120,803 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 120,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 98,679 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 98,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2008 78,226 miles

has 3 nails in tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2008 78,226 miles

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

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

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

has 3 nails in tyre

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 ZXO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZXO, 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 ZXO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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