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FL55 HWY

2005 Ford Transit

White Other 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 HWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in prop shaft centre bearing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s & n/s rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 16 Jan 2026

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in prop shaft centre bearing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s & n/s rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 4 Feb 2025

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in prop shaft centre bearing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s & n/s rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 31 Jan 2024 102,243 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s & n/s rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 31 Jan 2024 102,243 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s & n/s rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 12 Dec 2022

Exhaust box outer skin corroded & peeling

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s & n/s rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 2 Dec 2022

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust box outer skin corroded & peeling

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s & n/s rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 10 Dec 2021 79,658 miles

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

both exhaust boxes outer skin corroded

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear o/s light lens repaired with tape

Fail 8 Dec 2021 79,654 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both exhaust boxes outer skin corroded

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear o/s light lens repaired with tape

Pass 8 Dec 2020

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

front & centre exhaust box outer skin corroding

o/s front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 8 Dec 2020

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

front & centre exhaust box outer skin corroding

o/s front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,514 miles

both exhaust boxes outer skins corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2018 57,100 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 57,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,439 miles

Deflectors fitted to nearside and offside headlamps

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 54,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Deflectors fitted to nearside and offside headlamps

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,676 miles

Deflectors fitted to nearside and offside headlamps

Fail 8 Jun 2016 48,676 miles

Emissions not tested Fast idle very irratic, will not stay within limits (7.3.A.1)

Deflectors fitted to nearside and offside headlamps

Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,212 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,667 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,102 miles

advise nearside door does not open(sliding)

Pass 28 Sep 2011
Pass 8 Oct 2010 24,755 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 18,670 miles

advise all tyres some scrubbing/cuts

Pass 13 Oct 2008 12,775 miles

advise fuel filler flap retainer

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 HWY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HWY, 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 FL55 HWY registered?

FL55 HWY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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The MOT history for FL55 HWY shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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