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CE55 HBU

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,593 mi
Last recorded169,593 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 HBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 169,593 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 162,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 162,876 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 155,342 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 155,332 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 146,824 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 134,543 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 134,543 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 120,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 120,584 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 109,605 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 94,461 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 94,461 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 73,147 miles

crack in n/s corner w/screen

Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,090 miles

fluid leak off side rear wheel

windscreen has to near side out side swept area

Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,918 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 25,064 miles

windscreen has damage to near side out swept area

Pass 21 Feb 2009 14,914 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front screen cracked outside zones

nearside front fog light not working

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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CE55 HBU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CE55 HBU, 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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CE55 HBU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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