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HJ55 XEW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021

Brake hose slightly twisted nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported nearside front (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake (1.1.18 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front (0.1 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver's (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear axle heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

nearside inner sill repair covered in underseal

nearside step repair covered in underseal

offside inner sill repair covered in underseal

rear inner wheel arch repairs covered in underseal

Pass 20 Jul 2019 134,108 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner/outer sills, floor, step and door frame (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both sides inner/outer sills, chassis, cross-member and sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 134,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner/outer sills, floor, step and door frame (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both sides inner/outer sills, chassis, cross-member and sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 131,611 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive To rear chassis and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 131,611 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive To rear chassis and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 346,242 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 346,237 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 308,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers seat pad damaged

exhaust bracket broken

oil leak on engine

windscreen cracked

Fail 19 May 2016 308,082 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers seat pad damaged

exhaust bracket broken

oil leak on engine

windscreen cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2014 262,440 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 228,668 miles

fluid/dampness around power steering rack area

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2012 200,588 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 178,016 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 178,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 144,018 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 144,018 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 125,100 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 94,884 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 XEW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEW, 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 XEW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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