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EX55 UGT

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

217,007 mi
Last recorded217,007 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 UGT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2019 217,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2018 212,957 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 212,957 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 197,565 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 197,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 197,665 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 191,223 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 191,212 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 178,531 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 170,068 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 161,600 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 158,035 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 150,938 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 150,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 144,701 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 137,568 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 128,746 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 128,717 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2010 114,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 99,220 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 88,595 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 73,505 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,301 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,049 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 33,372 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 33,337 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 20,945 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 20,935 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 13,551 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 UGT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 UGT, 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 UGT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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