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EX55 NXS

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

183,883 mi
Last recorded183,883 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 NXS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 183,883 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and complete exhaust system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 24 Mar 2025 182,476 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and complete exhaust system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Surface corrosion to underside of the vehicle.

Pass 2 Apr 2024 178,382 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and complete exhaust system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 178,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and complete exhaust system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 170,746 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 167,756 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 167,746 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AND DOOR STEP (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL X3 HOLES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength DOOR STEP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire FUEL FILLER PIPE (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive DOOR STEP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

VARIOUS BODY AND UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 2 Jun 2020 152,369 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 150,303 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 149,454 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 149,453 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 147,352 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 147,352 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 147,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 144,487 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 137,743 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 128,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Oct 2012 128,839 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres are incorrect size for vehicle and are CAR tyres

Pass 10 Dec 2011 124,257 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 116,977 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 116,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 98,559 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 73,791 miles

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

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

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

wipers slightly smearing screen

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 NXS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 EX55 NXS, 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 NXS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for EX55 NXS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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