CarVerify

Free Car Check

HJ55 UYG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,936 mi
Last recorded125,936 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 125,936 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

n/s and o/s front inner wheel arches corroded

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded.

Fail 17 Oct 2016 125,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

n/s and o/s front inner wheel arches corroded

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2015 115,003 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 114,985 miles

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

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 is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 108,617 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 101,029 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 100,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

windscreen damaged. out of the swept area.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 84,812 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 84,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 69,168 miles

Oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2011 69,168 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,948 miles

Rear door is difficult to secure in the closed position

Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,404 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2008 23,372 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HJ55 UYG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HJ55 UYG?

You can check the full history of HJ55 UYG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HJ55 UYG registered?

HJ55 UYG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is HJ55 UYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ55 UYG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ55 UYG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HJ55 UYG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.