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HJ55 MWF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,744 mi
Last recorded153,744 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 153,744 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 153,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 144,749 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 144,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 126,488 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play both inner steering rack joints

slight play rear diff

Fail 22 Oct 2014 126,488 miles

slight play both inner steering rack joints

slight play rear diff

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 112,085 miles

Advise alot of lateral movement rear axels

Bad oil leaks

Fail 8 Oct 2013 112,085 miles

Advise alot of lateral movement rear axels

Bad oil leaks

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 100,300 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner egde

Offside rear tyre is worn close to the limit has 2 nails in it and is heavily perished

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Oct 2012 100,300 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner egde

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2011 85,516 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 85,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,482 miles

front pads low and discs worn

ignition switch broken

screen damage

Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,368 miles

ignition barrel damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,215 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 MWF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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