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EY55 XCH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

19,688 mi
Last recorded19,688 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 XCH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 19,688 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 18,375 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 16,886 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 11,649 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 6,712 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 4,791 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 3,161 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 3,160 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 3,151 miles

service brakes

Pass 22 Sep 2017 3,108 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 3,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 2,918 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 2,708 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 2,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 2,627 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 2,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 2,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 2,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 2,391 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 2,238 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 2,238 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 1,870 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 1,601 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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EY55 XCH is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EY55 XCH, 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 EY55 XCH registered?

EY55 XCH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EY55 XCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 XCH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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