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FL55 HVE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

156,928 mi
Last recorded156,928 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 HVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 156,928 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle corroded and dirty underneath

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 156,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded near leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Side step and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded near leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Entire underside of vehicle corroded chassis, subframe, floor etc

Pass 4 Aug 2020 153,504 miles

Both front inner wheel arches are corroded

Chassis is corroded

Inner sills are corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 153,504 miles

Both front inner wheel arches are corroded

Chassis is corroded

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Inner sills are corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 149,571 miles

Chassis is starting to corrode

Inner sills are corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 147,210 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 147,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front& rear outriggers corroded near to spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 144,989 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear chassis and cross members coroded but not to excess

Fail 24 Jul 2017

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear chassis and cross members coroded but not to excess

Pass 1 Aug 2016 143,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various brake pipes corroded

Various corrosion to chassis floors and suspension components

Fail 19 Jul 2016 143,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various brake pipes corroded

Various corrosion to chassis floors and suspension components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 139,671 miles

Various brake pipes corroded

Various corrosion to sills chassis and suspension components

Fail 1 Aug 2015 139,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Various brake pipes corroded

Various corrosion to sills chassis and suspension components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 137,760 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 134,630 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 125,333 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 125,333 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 119,435 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 119,435 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 108,665 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 95,185 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 122,906 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 122,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FL55 HVE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FL55 HVE, 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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FL55 HVE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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