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DA54 HKK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

296,698 mi
Last recorded296,698 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 HKK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 296,698 miles

Offside rear tyre outer side damaged

Offside step area slightly corroded

Slight exhaust blow

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 296,679 miles

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

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

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 14 Oct 2024 293,944 miles

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 7 Oct 2024 293,922 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2023 288,176 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front wheel slightly corroded

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

general corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2022 281,598 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front wheel slightly corroded

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 275,660 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 268,670 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 268,621 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 260,026 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Nearside track rod end gaiter slightly split

Offside rear inner tyre very low on tread

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2019 260,006 miles

Headlamp aim too low Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside rear outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust box corroded

Nearside track rod end gaiter slightly split

Offside rear inner tyre very low on tread

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2018 243,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 229,686 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2017 229,686 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 218,913 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 210,761 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 210,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 192,097 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 191,590 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 191,410 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 191,410 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 190,918 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2010 174,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 174,149 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 97,813 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,479 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,493 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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DA54 HKK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 DA54 HKK, 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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DA54 HKK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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