MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,100 miAbove average mileage for this year
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front brake discs corroded
ns inner sill slight corrosion
ns outer sill has a plastic trim not allowing full inspection
nsf lower arm ball joint slight play
os inner sill slight corrosion
os outer sill has a plastic trim not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
front brake discs corroded
ns inner sill slight corrosion
ns outer sill has a plastic trim not allowing full inspection
nsf lower arm ball joint slight play
os inner sill slight corrosion
os outer sill has a plastic trim not allowing full inspection
Front antiroll bar bushes deteriorating
Front brake application slightly uneven
Nearside Front lower arm rear bush deteriorated
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside door mirror surround damaged
Offside Front lower arm rear bush deteriorating
Offside door mirror surround insecure
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear both inner wheel arches corroded
Rear chassis both sides corroded
parking brake efficiency very close to minimum requirements
play in drivers seat runners
service brake efficiency very close to minimum requirements
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
Front antiroll bar bushes deteriorating
Front brake application slightly uneven
Nearside Front lower arm rear bush deteriorated
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside door mirror surround damaged
Offside Front lower arm rear bush deteriorating
Offside door mirror surround insecure
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear both inner wheel arches corroded
Rear chassis both sides corroded
parking brake efficiency very close to minimum requirements
play in drivers seat runners
service brake efficiency very close to minimum requirements
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill rusted (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded various as marked (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
damage to offside mirror surround
gear control cable bottom cover missing
problem with reverse gear
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
damage to offside mirror surround
engine oil leak and level low
gear control cable bottom cover missing
problem with reverse gear
Floor pan cracked and split around gear lever area.
Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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EL55 GAS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 EL55 GAS, 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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EL55 GAS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2005.
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