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HJ55 MXK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,792 mi
Last recorded177,792 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 177,792 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 177,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 7 May 2016 177,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Both front and rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Corrosion to offside front outer sill but not structural.

Exhaust system heavily corroded and centre section slightly leaking.

Front number plate damaged.

Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Offside head light lens damaged.

Fail 2 May 2015 170,639 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front metal brake pipes corroded.

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Centre exhaust section slightly leaking.

Corrosion to both outer sills but not structural.

Front number plate damaged.

Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front wishbone rear bush coming unbonded.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Slight interference on offside rear light unit.

Pass 2 May 2015 170,639 miles

Both front metal brake pipes corroded.

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Centre exhaust section slightly leaking.

Corrosion to both outer sills but not structural.

Front number plate damaged.

Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside front wishbone rear bush coming unbonded.

Slight interference on offside rear light unit.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 162,211 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 162,210 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 137,092 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 137,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 112,006 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 102,572 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 92,705 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,644 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 MXK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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