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ET54 HFR

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

99,877 mi
Last recorded99,877 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 HFR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 99,877 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 99,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 279,004 miles

Both rear chassis members corroded

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

damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 279,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both rear chassis members corroded

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

damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

offside front inner wing corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 244,332 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 217,518 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 217,518 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 193,721 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wheel arches are starting to corrode

both outer sills are starting to corrode

o/s/f chassis to inner wing starting to corrode

Fail 3 Jan 2012 193,721 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wheel arches are starting to corrode

both outer sills are starting to corrode

o/s/f chassis to inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 1 Nov 2010 162,953 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2010 162,953 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2009 120,986 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 120,986 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 82,502 miles

all advises apply from test number 320662928006

Fail 22 Jan 2008 82,052 miles

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

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

front numberplate water damaged (almost unreadable)

osf door mirror glass cracked

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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ET54 HFR is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ET54 HFR, 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 ET54 HFR registered?

ET54 HFR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is ET54 HFR safe to buy?

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