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FL55 HVH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,493 mi
Last recorded99,493 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 99,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various areas of general corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2023 99,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various areas of general corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2022 96,542 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2022 96,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2021

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 59,605 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear suspension mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 59,604 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking fuel tank top breather (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front main mirror lens missing

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear suspension mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,325 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 56,320 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 54,848 miles

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

general underbody corrosion around sills rear along chassis members and near leaf spring hangers

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 54,847 miles

Fuel hose leaking breather to tank (7.2.3)

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

N/S/R tyre been rang along the kerb

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

general underbody corrosion around sills rear along chassis members and near leaf spring hangers

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 49,919 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion in both outer body sills, inner o/s sill, wheel arches and near o/s/f door

general under side corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2014 49,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion in both outer body sills, inner o/s sill, wheel arches and near o/s/f door

fuel breather hose deteriorated

general under side corrosion

wiper blades splitting

Pass 14 Oct 2013 44,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight corrosion in body sills and wheel arches both sides of vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,255 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 32,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f bumper cap slightly insecure

rear tyre sidewalls have been rang along the kerb

Pass 8 Oct 2010 27,025 miles

Nearside rear footbrake effort slightly low.

Offside front tyre close to legal limit.

Windscreen cracked in zone "B".

Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,737 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,013 miles

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

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 HVH is a 2005 Ford Transit in White 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 FL55 HVH, 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 HVH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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