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FL55 HYJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

185,214 mi
Last recorded185,214 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 185,214 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 185,214 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (Near engine mount) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (Near engine mount and on side) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 178,913 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 178,873 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step x5 holes (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor above leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mounting point x1 large hole (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x3 holes (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mounting point x2 holes (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 running front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 174,005 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

wheel arches corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 174,005 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2015 157,752 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 133,785 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 127,499 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 115,714 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 115 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 103,319 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 103,316 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 91,211 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 91,191 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 75,431 miles

chip in screen

Pass 6 Sep 2008 56,700 miles

chip in windscreen

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 HYJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HYJ, 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 HYJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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