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AJ55 HFX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,819 mi
Last recorded148,819 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 148,819 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive body pannei (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 147,179 miles

Nearside Front seal corroded behind mud flap (hole)

Nearside seal corroded on out side (below sliding door)

Offside Front metal brake pipe heavily corroded

Offside Front seal corroded behind mud flap (hole)

Offside Rear chassis corroded at rear of vehicle

both rear brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

very rear of chassis heavily corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 147,158 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator switched on side lamp also flashes (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

very rear of chassis heavily corroded

Nearside Front seal corroded behind mud flap (hole)

Nearside seal corroded on out side (below sliding door)

Offside Front metal brake pipe heavily corroded

Offside Front seal corroded behind mud flap (hole)

Offside Rear chassis corroded at rear of vehicle

both rear brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

Pass 13 Nov 2015 144,058 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 141,403 miles

engine oil leak

propshaft c/bearing play

Fail 17 Jun 2015 140,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

engine oil leak

rear propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 21 Nov 2014 135,792 miles

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

oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 26 Jun 2014 135,734 miles

n/s/rear wheel stiff to spin

Fail 25 Jun 2014 135,734 miles

Centre passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

n/s/rear wheel stiff to spin

Pass 20 Dec 2013 134,472 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust silencer outer skin peeling off

Fail 17 Dec 2013 134,469 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust silencer outer skin peeling off

n/s/rear wheel stiff to turn

Pass 5 Jul 2013 133,639 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 133,635 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 132,528 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 132,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 128,111 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 124,144 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 124,134 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 120,134 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

knock in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2011 113,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 105,194 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 98,788 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2009 98,788 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2008 87,689 miles

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

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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AJ55 HFX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ55 HFX, 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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AJ55 HFX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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