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AJ55 HYF

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,928 mi
Last recorded126,928 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HYF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 126,928 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 101,046 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 78,198 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in multiple places along chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 78,061 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in multiple places along chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 58,732 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 58,731 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 50,388 miles

Front Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyres worn and perished.

Rear Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 48,512 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 48,511 miles

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Sill rusty. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 46,733 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 44,915 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded.

Central Front Engine has a slight oil leak.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Body corroded around spring hanger.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on the side walls.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 44,915 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded.

Central Front Engine has a slight oil leak.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Body corroded around spring hanger.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on the side walls.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 43,231 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,568 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear arch and sill have some rust

Offside Outer sill has some rust

Fail 16 Nov 2016 40,568 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear arch and sill have some rust

Offside Outer sill has some rust

Pass 12 Nov 2015 37,482 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some rust to off side and near side outter sill

Pass 12 Nov 2014 34,771 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 32,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 29,530 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 26,221 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 19,354 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 16,050 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 13,735 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 13,735 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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AJ55 HYF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ55 HYF, 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 AJ55 HYF registered?

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

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