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HJ55 MRO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

183,878 mi
Last recorded183,878 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 183,878 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 183,878 miles

Central Rear Entrance/exit step significantly damaged corroded holed. (9.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated and likely to cause injury sliding door in contact with glass window when operated. (9.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Fuel tank leaking upper hose connection (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed catch not connecting. (9.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 181,343 miles

ALL REARTYRES WORN ON EDGES AND PERISHED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front INNER SILLHO;ED UNDER DOORSTEP

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside INNER REARSILL HOLED AND CORRODED BY FRONT SPRING HANGER

Offside REVERSING LAMP NOT WORKING

Offside Rear CHASSIS RAIL ABOVE REAR AXLE ISBLISTERED AND IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 16 Jun 2021 181,343 miles

ALL REARTYRES WORN ON EDGES AND PERISHED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front INNER SILLHO;ED UNDER DOORSTEP

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside INNER REARSILL HOLED AND CORRODED BY FRONT SPRING HANGER

Offside REVERSING LAMP NOT WORKING

Offside Rear CHASSIS RAIL ABOVE REAR AXLE ISBLISTERED AND IN POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 181,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded and holed

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 179,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

reverse lights inop

Fail 10 Apr 2019 179,598 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

reverse lights inop

Pass 26 Apr 2018 175,330 miles

Central exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside windscreen chipped

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear door not opening

Fail 24 Apr 2018 175,325 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release 3rd row stalk (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded looping around chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Central exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside windscreen chipped

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear door not opening

Pass 9 May 2017 171,737 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 171,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 167,140 miles

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

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

play in prop shaft centre bearings

Fail 10 May 2016 167,136 miles

Centre Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings prop shaft mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

play in prop shaft centre bearings

Pass 11 May 2015 156,792 miles

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 6 May 2014 142,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 127,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 111,150 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 96,937 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 96,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 84,072 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

centre prop shaft bearing worn

Pass 7 Apr 2009 66,581 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a spring shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,197 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 36,262 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 36,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,729 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 MRO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MRO, 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 MRO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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