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FE55 HNY

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,845 mi
Last recorded166,845 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 HNY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 166,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 159,693 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 159,693 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 155,607 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 155,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 149,830 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 149,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 144,276 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 144,276 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 137,242 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 130,842 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 123,020 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 114,564 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 114,564 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 100,751 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 100,751 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 85,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 85,482 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 71,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 58,078 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,631 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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FE55 HNY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE55 HNY, 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 FE55 HNY registered?

FE55 HNY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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