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EX55 OBA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,650 mi
Last recorded127,650 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 OBA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 127,650 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 127,646 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 121,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 115,260 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 110,033 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 102,268 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 93,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 93,783 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 86,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,239 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 82,450 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,741 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 65,958 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,958 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,602 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 55,602 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 39,858 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 OBA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OBA, 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 OBA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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