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AE55 HZC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

78,348 mi
Last recorded78,348 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 HZC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 78,348 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both side rear outer sills corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2021 78,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both side rear outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 177,618 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front step areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play end float play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play end float play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Jan 2019 175,543 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive near max limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front step area corroded

both rear bump stops missing

end float in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,476 miles

Nearside Front Step corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Front Seat base damaged

Offside Front Step corroded not in prescribed arear

Rear End float in both rear hub bearings

Fail 22 Jan 2018 172,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Step corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Front Seat base damaged

Offside Front Step corroded not in prescribed arear

Rear End float in both rear hub bearings

Pass 16 Jan 2017 69,757 miles

Nearside Front Step corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat base damaged

Offside Front Step corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 69,757 miles

Nearside Front Step corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat base damaged

Offside Front Step corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 66,768 miles

Oil leak under engine

Rear Hub bearings have end float

Fail 18 Jan 2016 66,768 miles

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

Oil leak under engine

Rear Hub bearings have end float

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,800 miles

End float in both rear hub bearings

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 63,800 miles

End float in both rear hub bearings

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,419 miles

End float in both rear hub bearings

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,415 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight end float in rear hubs

Pass 9 Aug 2011 53,668 miles

Rear differential noisy

Pass 7 Aug 2010 47,303 miles

n/s and o/s rear hubs have excessive end float

Fail 7 Aug 2010 47,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s and o/s rear hubs have excessive end float

Fail 4 Aug 2009 37,572 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,572 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,549 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 28,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 28,123 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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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AE55 HZC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AE55 HZC, 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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AE55 HZC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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