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FL55 HVN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

154,505 mi
Last recorded154,505 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 HVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 154,505 miles

CORROSION AROUND BODY NOT PRESCRIBED AREAS

Exhaust mounting defective TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 153,119 miles

CORROSION AROUND BODY NOT PRESCRIBED AREAS

Exhaust mounting defective TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 151,083 miles

CORROSION AROUND BODY NOT PRESCRIBED AREAS

Exhaust mounting defective TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 138,432 miles

CORROSION AROUND BODY NOT PRESCRIBED AREAS

Exhaust mounting defective TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 138,432 miles

CORROSION AROUND BODY NOT PRESCRIBED AREAS

Exhaust mounting defective TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 134,710 miles

Exhaust mounting defective TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 134,710 miles

Exhaust mounting defective TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 130,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s/r chassis

Fail 28 Jun 2021 130,694 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s/r chassis

Pass 30 Jun 2020 125,381 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brakes out of balance

Rear tyre pressure valves perished

Surface corrosion front subframe and general underneath

Fail 30 Jun 2020 125,381 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brakes out of balance

Rear tyre pressure valves perished

Surface corrosion front subframe and general underneath

Pass 4 Feb 2019 118,220 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 118,220 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 113,362 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS AND INNER WINGS (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2018 113,362 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS AND INNER WINGS (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 109,481 miles

Both rear bump stops broken and missing

Dampness around injector number 3

Front brake discs getting rusty

Slight coolant leak from thermostat housing

Small crack in offside rear lamp assembly

Fail 23 Jan 2017 109,481 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear bump stops broken and missing

Dampness around injector number 3

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

Front brake discs getting rusty

Slight coolant leak from thermostat housing

Small crack in offside rear lamp assembly

Pass 25 Jan 2016 108,087 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 108,074 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 106,356 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Large grooves cut in to O/S/R tyre tread

Nearside Front 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Slight damage to O/S/R lamp

rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 23 Oct 2014 106,142 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

both rear shocks damp

both rear tyres low

slight oil leek

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Oct 2013 102,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 102,129 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 84,861 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,987 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,010 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 48,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,145 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in off side front steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,970 miles

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

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 HVN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FL55 HVN, 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 HVN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is FL55 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 HVN shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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