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EX55 OCS

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,885 mi
Last recorded70,885 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 70,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 70,870 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 56,735 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 56,735 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 45,399 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 30,419 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 30,419 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 14,291 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 12,866 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 12,866 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 7,831 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 4,055 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017
Pass 22 Nov 2016
Pass 19 Oct 2015
Pass 17 Sep 2014
Pass 13 Sep 2013 24,396 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 24,396 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 24,014 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 14,196 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 8,990 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 8,176 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 8,175 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 7,150 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 OCS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCS, 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 OCS registered?

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

Is EX55 OCS safe to buy?

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