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HG55 EKM

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,571 mi
Last recorded136,571 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 EKM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 136,571 miles

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

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

general corrosion to under vehicle suspension components, chassis and body

previous welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 8 Apr 2022 136,571 miles

Corrosion on chassis rails

Corrosion on exhaust box

Corrosion on front inner wings

Corrosion on inner sills at centre

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Corrosion on rear inner wheel arches

Extensive welding repairs carried out

Nails in rear tyre at o/s

Play in o/s track rod end

Reversing lights inop

Underside of vehicle very dry

Fail 8 Apr 2022 136,571 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on chassis rails

Corrosion on exhaust box

Corrosion on front inner wings

Corrosion on inner sills at centre

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Corrosion on rear inner wheel arches

Extensive welding repairs carried out

Nails in rear tyre at o/s

Play in o/s track rod end

Reversing lights inop

Underside of vehicle very dry

Pass 20 Apr 2021 135,544 miles

Corrosion on centre inner sill

Corrosion on o/s chassis rail

Extensive welding repairs carried out

Reversing lights inop

Fail 14 Apr 2021 135,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Box section at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on o/s chassis rail

Extensive welding repairs carried out

Corrosion on centre inner sill

Reversing lights inop

Fail 10 Mar 2021 135,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Box section under front wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion on chassis rails

Corrosion on n/s front inner doorstep

Extensive welding repairs carried out

Pass 23 Mar 2020 132,500 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 126,727 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear floor has slight corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear floor has slight corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2019 126,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear floor has slight corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear floor has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2018 104,928 miles

Offside Front inner arch has corrosion

Offside Rear inner arch has corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2018 104,572 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 80,338 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 80,336 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 63,822 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear inner & outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,511 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,528 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 61,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,990 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 53,678 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,924 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 44,924 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,643 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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HG55 EKM is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HG55 EKM, 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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HG55 EKM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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