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CP55 HLO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

75,387 mi
Last recorded75,387 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 HLO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 75,387 miles

Both front inner seals corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 75,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Chalked (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Both front inner seals corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 72,947 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle and has had various welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 72,341 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside and has had various welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 72,317 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 71,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2022 71,347 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 70,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 70,784 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Weel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Weel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Near rear weel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Weel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear wing bottom (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Near rear weel (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Entrance/exit door defective in operation side door (9.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition side (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer unable to see date code

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by lower part of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer unable to see date code

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis slight corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2020 70,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged row one (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose quarter, also corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 70,546 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt damaged row three (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged row one (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose quarter, also corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside parking brake cable support brake detached

Pass 13 Feb 2019

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Body panel slightly loose wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged row three (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

advance corrosion in engine sump

no rear step fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2018

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 59,464 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,742 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 44,185 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 38,641 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 32,956 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight chip in the windscreen

The centre exhaust is deteriorated

The wipers are worn

Fail 4 Feb 2013 32,956 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight chip in the windscreen

Slight fluctuation from the nearside rear brake

The centre exhaust is deteriorated

The wipers are worn

Pass 16 Feb 2012 28,163 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to offside lower windscreen

wipers worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,216 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear outer tyre has cut in side wall not showing cords

Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,432 miles

n/s/r wheel arch trim missing(no sharp edges)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 17 Sep 2009 20,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil or grease (3.5.1f)

o/s/f tyre inside edge worn

Pass 30 Aug 2008 14,734 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 14,734 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 12,307 miles

Centre Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 9,250 miles

unsupported gardening tools in passenger compartment

Fail 30 Aug 2006 9,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

unsupported gardening tools in passenger compartment

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 HLO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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