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HG55 EFF

2005 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

87,101 mi
Last recorded87,101 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 EFF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 87,101 miles

All inner and outer arches corroded

All suspension components corroded

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2024 87,011 miles

Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting all four arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step both sides upper and lower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2023 72,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

all previous failures carried out sign of repair covered in black substances

general underbody covered with black under sealant

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 70,062 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting upper & lower step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis/ both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting support beams/ both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting all four inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear inner and outer sills/ both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

general underbody covered with black under sealant

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 61,416 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and cross members (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 59,108 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes have age related corrosion or greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 59,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes have age related corrosion or greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Aug 2020 53,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes have age related corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 53,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes have age related corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam block unplugged (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam block unplugged (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working block unplugged (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 47,775 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over back beam (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 42,419 miles

Front Welding repairs to both front inner wing areas.

Nearside Rear inner areas repaired by welding.

Offside Inner sill and rear chassis areas repaired by welding.

Rear Both rear inner floor to wheel arch areas repaired by welding.

Fail 9 Aug 2018 42,403 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner steering arm has excessive play. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Welding repairs to both front inner wing areas.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner areas repaired by welding.

Offside Inner sill and rear chassis areas repaired by welding.

Rear Both rear inner floor to wheel arch areas repaired by welding.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 38,996 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust hangers not used

engine drive belt damaged

n/s/f fog light insecure

rear axle bump stops missing

steering rack boot clips loose

Fail 26 Jul 2017 38,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer sill / out-rigger areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing /strut tower area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

centre exhaust hangers not used

engine drive belt damaged

n/s/f fog light insecure

rear axle bump stops missing

steering rack boot clips loose

Pass 18 May 2016 34,861 miles

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,963 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,108 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 18,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 3,700 miles

both front sills slightly dameged

both sills slightly corroded

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 3,700 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front sills slightly dameged

both sills slightly corroded

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 109,500 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 109,498 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 87,398 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 87,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

front brake discs scored

Pass 15 Oct 2009 71,169 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 53,730 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 53,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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HG55 EFF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 HG55 EFF, 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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HG55 EFF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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