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HG55 JBE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,657 mi
Last recorded104,657 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 JBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 104,657 miles

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 29 Mar 2016 104,657 miles

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

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

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 1 Oct 2014 87,299 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 87,299 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,463 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,623 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,017 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 48,017 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,221 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 40,221 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,437 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,639 miles

N/S wiper blade smearing

N/S/R tyre cuts in sidewall

Fail 29 Aug 2008 25,639 miles

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

N/S wiper blade smearing

N/S/R tyre cuts in sidewall

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 JBE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG55 JBE registered?

HG55 JBE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is HG55 JBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 JBE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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