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AV55 HZF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,607 mi
Last recorded196,607 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HZF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2017 196,607 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 191,771 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 191,771 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 187,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner sill covered with some kind of protective covering

Fail 11 Sep 2015 187,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spare wheel crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner sill covered with some kind of protective covering

Pass 25 Oct 2014 157,347 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 140,378 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2012 131,383 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside sill holed outside perscribed area

Fail 30 Aug 2011 111,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 111,584 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2010 91,182 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 72,421 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 71,925 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Dec 2008 71,925 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AV55 HZF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AV55 HZF, 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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AV55 HZF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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