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HJ55 HCV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 HCV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 2nd row single seat (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spring mount excessive corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Side entrance step heavily corroded in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2017 177,650 miles

PASSENGER SEAT BELT FREYED

SLIDING DOOR RUNNERS WORN

Fail 22 Aug 2017 177,650 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed CATCH LOOSE (6.2.D.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Entrance/exit step damaged to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

PASSENGER SEAT BELT FREYED

REVERSE LAMP N/W

SLIDING DOOR RUNNERS WORN

Pass 18 Aug 2016 176,816 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 176,816 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 172,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,830 miles

2nd seat o/s/r seat belt buckle repaired with tape

pin hole in o/s/f ball joint cover

Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,591 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 64,440 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 95,459 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 95,459 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

front discs worn

fuel line ajcent to filler neck in poor condition

rear spring bushes in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,515 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,801 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 40,801 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,037 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 32,036 miles

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2008 22,391 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,412 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 5,057 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 HCV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HJ55 HCV, 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 HCV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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