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HG55 LLE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,701 mi
Last recorded72,701 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 LLE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 72,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 71,180 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 71,180 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 67,124 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 67,124 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 63,816 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 61,453 miles

Offside Rear Emergency exit sign illegible Exterior (9.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 59,454 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 59,015 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 57,373 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 52,866 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 52,862 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 50,268 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,951 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen Has A Chip Less Than 10mm In Diameter Inside Of Swept Area Of Wipers.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,499 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,528 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,233 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 33,230 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 28,381 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,866 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,187 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,189 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 11,938 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 11,853 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 7,783 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 4,073 miles

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 LLE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LLE, 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 LLE registered?

HG55 LLE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is HG55 LLE safe to buy?

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