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EX55 OCC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025

Offside Front chassis leg corroded behind engine mounting

Fail 16 Jul 2025

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner sill showing corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2024 152,222 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 152,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 147,968 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 147,968 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 144,557 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 144,556 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SEAL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened WISHBONE BUSH RUBBER (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened WISHBONE BUSH RUBBER (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 133,815 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 125,197 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 125,196 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking Vent pipe split (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

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

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

Offside Rear Axle bump stop missing

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014
Pass 10 Sep 2013 106,262 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 95,064 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 95,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 82,466 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 82,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 69,283 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 69,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 57,889 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,868 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 OCC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OCC, 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 OCC registered?

EX55 OCC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is EX55 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 OCC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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