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HJ55 XFB

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 XFB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2023

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Both sides sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus almost 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres heavily perished - advise replaced soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both sides rear sill closing panels corroded

whole underside / all underside components corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022
Fail 23 Sep 2022

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

Pass 9 Jul 2020 147,453 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 143,804 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 139,692 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 139,692 miles

Entrance/exit door defective in operation sliding door (9.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 133,647 miles

Offside Front wearing on both edges

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 126,685 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 119,217 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 110,419 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 110,419 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,949 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 99,948 miles

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

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil all over n/s rear backing plate

Pass 10 Aug 2012 84,818 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 84,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

bonnett not secure

n /s side marker damaged

n/s rear hub seal leaking

o/s rear light damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,514 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 65,514 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,310 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 50,310 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,454 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 38,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.8.A.2c)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,271 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,029 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 7,071 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 XFB is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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