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HJ55 MRV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

153,542 mi
Last recorded153,542 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 153,542 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch missing

Pass 14 Feb 2023 149,259 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front chassis corroded

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

o/s/r inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 148,117 miles

Front propshaft bearing deteriorated

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n /s across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 146,645 miles

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

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

rear prop shaft bearing carrier collapsed

Pass 6 Feb 2020 145,909 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 145,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 144,929 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Offside Front tyre close to limit

Fail 14 Jan 2019 144,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor holed x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component missing both bump stops missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre of sill holed but not in prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 143,793 miles

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

both inner sills corroded but not load bearing or structural

Pass 25 Oct 2016 142,526 miles

chassis corroding above o/s/r spring mount

n/s mid inner sill holed

o/s mid and rear inner sill holed

Pass 29 Oct 2015 140,717 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 139,003 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear centre prop shaft bearing u/s

Fail 15 Oct 2014 138,981 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear centre prop shaft bearing u/s

Pass 31 Oct 2013 132,727 miles

Floor covered with rubbish and rotting food under seats

Nearside front wiper blade starting to degrade

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 132,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Floor covered with rubbish and rotting food under seats

Nearside front wiper blade starting to degrade

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 118,409 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

excessive play in propshaft centre bearing

exhaust insecure on centre box front joint

offside rear inner tyre is starting to wear low (2-3mm)

oil leak on engine-possibly vacuum pump

oil leak on gearbox-rear output seal

Fail 25 Oct 2012 118,406 miles

Offside Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

Rear outline marker lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.B.1e)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

excessive play in propshaft centre bearing

exhaust insecure on centre box front joint

offside rear inner tyre is starting to wear low (2-3mm)

oil leak on engine-possibly vacuum pump

oil leak on gearbox-rear output seal

Pass 15 Oct 2011 116,226 miles

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Pass 29 Oct 2010 111,822 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 101,152 miles

clutch operation(posable master cylinder problem)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 77,544 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 77,544 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,315 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 46,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2006 11,140 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 MRV 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 72%.

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

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