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HJ55 MVU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

216,137 mi
Last recorded216,137 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 216,137 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 212,653 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 208,989 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 207,165 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 203,146 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Heavy Duty Springs Fitted To Rear

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 198,340 miles

Heavy Weight Rear Leaf Springs Fitted

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

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

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

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

Rear Seats Removed

Pass 7 Sep 2016 195,696 miles

rear seats removed

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

very heavy weight rear leaf springs fitted with little possible movement at shackle end

Pass 10 Sep 2015 192,653 miles

Offside Front steering rack tie rod has slight play

Fail 2 Sep 2015 192,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) front eye (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front steering rack tie rod has slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2014 160,277 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 160,277 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 145,934 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust deteriorated

nearside door mirror minor damaged

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 8 Jul 2013 145,909 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery warning light on

centre exhaust deteriorated

nearside door mirror minor damaged

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 21 Jan 2012 137,630 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 115,834 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 91,786 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 72,887 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 MVU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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