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EX55 NXU

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,890 mi
Last recorded143,890 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 NXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 143,890 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 143,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2022 141,837 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 141,837 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 140,718 miles

offside front mirror glass damaged

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2020 134,622 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 126,700 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,708 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 108,080 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 102,915 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 102,253 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 102,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 101,475 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 99,249 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 97,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,721 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Dec 2009 51,053 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 45,252 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate has slight damage

nearside rear tyre has a split on its sholder

parking brake lever has a long travel

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 NXU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NXU, 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 NXU registered?

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

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