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EX55 MXH

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,114 mi
Last recorded145,114 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 MXH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 145,114 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 145,114 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 127,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2018 124,882 miles

Emissions not tested Smoke test aborted due to rattle from engine, and steam from under bonnet (8.2.2.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both sides, inner and outer sills, have severe corrosion and holes

N/s/f tyre is bald on inner and outer edges

N/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

O/s/f tyre is bald on inner edge, has sidewall damage, and appears to be considerably under inflated

O/s/r tyre is considerably out of shape on inner

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe across rear axle is considerably corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 118,072 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corroded inside wheel arches

n/s and o/s under and outer sills corroded and holed - not prescribed areas

offside front tyre damaged around side wall

rear chassis rails corroded

sharp edges around sills and wheel arches but not petruding

signs of slight leak around fuel tank - possibly leaking slightly from filler neck when filling up

Fail 26 Oct 2017 117,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corroded inside wheel arches

n/s and o/s under and outer sills corroded and holed - not prescribed areas

offside front tyre damaged around side wall

rear chassis rails corroded

sharp edges around sills and wheel arches but not petruding

signs of slight leak around fuel tank - possibly leaking slightly from filler neck when filling up

Pass 22 Oct 2016 110,862 miles

misting of oil around fuel tank, possible slight leak

offside outer and under sill corroded, close to seat belt mount

outer and under sills corroded and holed at rear, not prescribed areas

rear chassis rails corroded

rear floors corroded and holed, not prescribed areas

rear spring hanger mounts have corrosion, not holed

slight play in steering

Fail 19 Oct 2016 110,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger (2.4.A.3)

misting of oil around fuel tank, possible slight leak

offside outer and under sill corroded, close to seat belt mount

outer and under sills corroded and holed at rear, not prescribed areas

rear chassis rails corroded

rear floors corroded and holed, not prescribed areas

rear spring hanger mounts have corrosion, not holed

slight play in steering

Pass 26 Oct 2015 101,527 miles

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2014 92,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s and o/s front tyres low

o/s sill corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2014 92,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s and o/s front tyres low

o/s sill corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2013 83,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corosion to Offiside rear side.

Pass 6 Oct 2012 72,883 miles

Anti-slip brake pedal rubber split

Front brake disc(s) slightly worn

fuel tank breather pipe slightly deteriorated

offside rear outter sill slightly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2012 72,840 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-slip brake pedal rubber split

Front brake disc(s) slightly worn

fuel tank breather pipe slightly deteriorated

offside rear outter sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 62,566 miles

Anti-slip brake pedal rubber split

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 52,742 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

windscreen cracked in zone A. not affecting drivers view.

Pass 12 Sep 2009 42,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not check

Pass 20 Sep 2008 31,670 miles

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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EX55 MXH is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX55 MXH, 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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EX55 MXH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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