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EX55 MXK

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,508 mi
Last recorded155,508 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 MXK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 155,508 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 153,297 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 152,083 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 152,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 151,327 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front number plate damaged, but still readable

Fail 24 Nov 2014 151,324 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in nearside steer rack inner joint

front number plate damaged, but still readable

Pass 20 Nov 2013 150,640 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 150,634 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 143,850 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

trailer socket loose

Fail 29 Nov 2012 143,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

trailer socket loose

Pass 20 Oct 2011 132,595 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 19 Oct 2010 107,414 miles

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

n/s steering tie rod end has slight play

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Oct 2010 107,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

n/s steering tie rod end has slight play

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 82,750 miles

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

n/s steering tie rod end slightly worn

Pass 17 Oct 2008 64,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MXK is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MXK, 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 EX55 MXK registered?

EX55 MXK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is EX55 MXK safe to buy?

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