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HJ55 UWH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

62,164 mi
Last recorded62,164 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 62,164 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 62,148 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 60,520 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill behind rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 60,499 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle sliding door (9.1.2 (a))

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (9.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel insecure bumper panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill behind rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail inner engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 58,843 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2023 55,838 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail outer in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail outer in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 151,669 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door outer handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Other passenger door catch missing catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended Row 1 Outer. (7.1.2 (c))

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 148,449 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail upper side in engine bay. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Numerous leaks require attn, Crank main rear and Vacuum pump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 148,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner bush failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Splits in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Splits in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail upper side in engine bay. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Numerous leaks require attn, Crank main rear and Vacuum pump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,458 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 47,266 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 43,345 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 41,004 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 41,004 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump blocked (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 40,450 miles

corrosion in chassis

Fail 21 Sep 2016 40,450 miles

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

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

corrosion in chassis

Pass 30 Sep 2015 39,759 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 39,759 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,721 miles

nearside rear inner tyre split and flat

Fail 29 Sep 2014 35,721 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear inner tyre split and flat

Fail 30 Aug 2013 31,350 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear inner tyre flat

rear view screen mounted to dashboard but not considered to obstruct drivers view of the road

Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,350 miles

nearside rear inner tyre flat

rear view screen mounted to dashboard but not considered to obstruct drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,878 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,693 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2011 22,693 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2010 18,570 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 18,570 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.5.8b)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,605 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 8,430 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 UWH is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 UWH, 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 UWH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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