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HJ55 WCA

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,469 mi
Last recorded136,469 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 WCA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 136,469 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 136,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area by rear leaf spring, rear fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area by rear leaf spring, rear fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/75x16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Offside Rear outer sill area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Pass 5 Feb 2021 134,019 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

extensive welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 27 Jan 2021 133,987 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front end rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill front end of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

extensive welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 11 Jul 2019 129,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/75x16C (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 129,834 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank overflow / breather pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/75x16C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 125,650 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 125,640 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area by leaf spring fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area by leaf spring fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working linkage / motor failure (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front inner arch area

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Rear inner arch area

Fail 26 Jun 2017 125,560 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded the inside of the step in the sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 121,567 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 121,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 109,831 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 97,019 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 87,627 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 73,878 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to n/s/r light cluster

n/s outer sill in rusty condition

wipers smeering screen

Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,506 miles

rust forming on n/s outer sill

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,900 miles

n/s rear light lens cracked

o/s front tyre wearing low

some wear on brake pedal rubber

Fail 6 Aug 2010 50,900 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear light lens cracked

o/s front tyre wearing low

some wear on brake pedal rubber

Fail 11 Aug 2009 39,036 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,036 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,022 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 WCA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WCA, 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 WCA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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