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HJ55 MVS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,221 mi
Last recorded89,221 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 89,221 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe corroded next to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe corroded next to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,976 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe where goes in rack has corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper sidelight marker bulb not working

Pass 8 Nov 2019

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear side to side pipes excess corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All brakes out of balance but all lock in rollers

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread on part of inner edge of tyre and obviously out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 58,434 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wiper blade rubbers split on the ends advise change .

Pass 25 Nov 2017 53,585 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces worn and scored/corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored/corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 48,584 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 48,365 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 44,139 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 44,139 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 36,722 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 32,627 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 26,125 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,644 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 19,644 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 12,106 miles

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

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 MVS 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 68.4%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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