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CP55 HLA

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

86,265 mi
Last recorded86,265 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 HLA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 86,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 85,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f inner wheel arch holed

tipper body rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2024 85,483 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f inner wheel arch holed

tipper body rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2023

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind head light (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind head light (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 82,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind head light (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 82,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 80,357 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 80,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 78,267 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 75,748 miles

both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

front brake disc's worn thin

Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,316 miles

both front brake disc's worn thin

both rear anti roll bar (D) bushes worn

Fail 17 Nov 2017 72,316 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake disc's worn thin

both rear anti roll bar (D) bushes worn

Pass 14 Dec 2016 68,930 miles

front discs corroded

o/s/r outer tyre on wear markers

Fail 14 Dec 2016 68,929 miles

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

front discs corroded

o/s/r outer tyre on wear markers

Pass 11 Dec 2015 65,724 miles

front discs corroded/pads low

nail in n/s/r inner tyre

play in rear anti-roll bar d bushes

Fail 11 Dec 2015 65,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs corroded/pads low

nail in n/s/r inner tyre

play in rear anti-roll bar d bushes

Pass 9 Dec 2014 62,821 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 62,821 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 58,136 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 54,052 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 50,471 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 50,471 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,418 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,829 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,025 miles

Offside 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)

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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CP55 HLA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CP55 HLA, 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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CP55 HLA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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