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C3 HMR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,732 mi
Last recorded145,732 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 HMR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 145,732 miles

Heavy underseal in places

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

heavy corrosion underside

Pass 5 Apr 2018 125,115 miles

Oil leak ()

heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 3 Apr 2018 125,114 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2017 120,934 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2016 114,979 miles

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

heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2015 110,256 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing/worn on inside edge.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 105,202 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 105,199 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 102,013 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 102,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 99,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight grease leakage from nsf inner cv gaitor

slight oil leakage from nsf diff seal on driveshaft

Pass 9 Mar 2012 99,301 miles

slight grease leakage from nsf inner cv gaitor

slight oil leakage from nsf diff seal on driveshaft

Pass 3 Mar 2011 93,880 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2011 93,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2010 84,099 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

O/S R tyre sidewall slightly perished but no cord showing

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 74,652 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 74,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 59,957 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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C3 HMR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 C3 HMR, 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 C3 HMR registered?

C3 HMR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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