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HJ55 MXC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,998 mi
Last recorded107,998 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 107,998 miles

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all inner arches covered in sealants (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

chassis corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2020 107,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected wheel cyl (1.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 100,835 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion side loading step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres perished & cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 7 Mar 2018 100,829 miles

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion side loading step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres perished & cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2017 97,577 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 97,570 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 95,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all underbody (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust in poor condition

offside & nearside inner & outer sill show signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2016 95,709 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

exhaust in poor condition

Brake pipe slightly corroded all underbody (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside & nearside inner & outer sill show signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2015 93,194 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 93,157 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 84,833 miles

Both rear shock absorbers slight misting of oil

Fail 14 Jan 2014 84,833 miles

Both rear shock absorbers slight misting of oil

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,123 miles

Middle box outer casing corroded

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

chassis and sills slightly corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 73,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 67,181 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 58,371 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 58,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 48,561 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf tyre wearing on inside edges

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 MXC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MXC, 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 MXC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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