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HJ55 HDD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

204,281 mi
Last recorded204,281 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2023 204,281 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BY SPRING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 185,290 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 199,937 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 196,570 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Towards passenger door (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed 1st row of 2 n/s belt (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed 2nd row window side frayed and twisted (5.2.2b)

Oil leak Engine oil slightly leaking ()

Rear Parking brake has only just met requirements 16%

Fail 5 Apr 2018 196,566 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill is holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Door step (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Towards passenger door (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed 1st row of 2 n/s belt (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed 2nd row window side frayed and twisted (5.2.2b)

Oil leak Engine oil slightly leaking ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 195,399 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 195,395 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 62,845 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 51,660 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 51,636 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Speed limiter plate shows a set speed greater than that permitted (6.9.2b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,297 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 38,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre outer cut in sidewall

Pass 5 Jan 2007 27,314 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 HDD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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