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EX55 ODL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,391 mi
Last recorded138,391 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 ODL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 138,391 miles

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise centre exhaust box deteriorated

advise nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2014 138,387 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise centre exhaust box deteriorated

advise nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2013 115,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 100,003 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2012 100,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 76,006 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 76,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 54,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 53,898 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lateral movement in nearside rear hub/axle assembly

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,898 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lateral movement in nearside rear hub/axle assembly

Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,708 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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 ODL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ODL, 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 ODL registered?

EX55 ODL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is EX55 ODL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 ODL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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