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HG55 ELJ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 ELJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024
Pass 18 Oct 2023
Pass 14 Oct 2022 40,131 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 40,038 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 40,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle on a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 39,625 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 39,050 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel slightly damaged

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 39,050 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel slightly damaged

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 37,549 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 35,109 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 33,306 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 31,914 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 29,819 miles

n/s/r outer tyre scuffed side wall

Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,499 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 27,495 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 24,934 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 20,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 16,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 13,613 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 10,624 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 10,599 miles

Speed limiter not fitted (6.9.3)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 6,746 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 3,109 miles

rear axle oil leak.

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 ELJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HG55 ELJ, 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 HG55 ELJ registered?

HG55 ELJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is HG55 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 ELJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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