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HJ55 GZP

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,528 mi
Last recorded176,528 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 GZP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 176,528 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 176,527 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger by n/s/r leaf spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 167,153 miles

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

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

slight play o/s/f rack end joint

Pass 24 Feb 2016 166,376 miles

all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2016 166,374 miles

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2015 161,926 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 161,926 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 155,397 miles

n/s cv joint very noisy

Pass 28 May 2014 128,641 miles

slight play in rack end joints

engine oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 95,123 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 69,422 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 28 May 2012 69,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 69,316 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 63,421 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,518 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 44,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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HJ55 GZP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJ55 GZP, 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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HJ55 GZP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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