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HJ55 GZW

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,291 mi
Last recorded59,291 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 GZW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 59,291 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear leaf spring corroded/ both sides

all corroded area repaired and covered with black sealant

general underbody, chassis and all the components corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2023 59,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear leaf spring corroded/ both sides

general underbody, chassis and all the components corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 59,100 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 58,553 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 58,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 58,238 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 57,940 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,223 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 18 Oct 2016 56,564 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,294 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,080 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,383 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,840 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 40,138 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 36,348 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,449 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,506 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 23,506 miles

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 16,768 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 9,590 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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HJ55 GZW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GZW, 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 GZW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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