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HJ55 MVT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,686 mi
Last recorded161,686 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 MVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 161,686 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 161,686 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 141,291 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 129,011 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 125,756 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 125,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 119,421 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2016 119,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 113,470 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 113,463 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 112,896 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 104,531 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 104,531 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 97,105 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 88,831 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 88,831 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 81,008 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 72,846 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 61,212 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 MVT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 MVT, 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 MVT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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