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HJ55 XGF

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,316 mi
Last recorded116,316 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 XGF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 116,316 miles

Nearside (general body and under body corrosion)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rearmost bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 116,286 miles

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

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

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

Nearside (general body and under body corrosion)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rearmost bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 110,925 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 110,922 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 106,115 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (Has condensation) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 106,109 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (Has condensation) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 100,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 93,922 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 93,921 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 81,370 miles

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

Offside Front inner arch corded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 76,124 miles

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

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

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

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

general under body and chassis corrosion.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 73,184 miles

General under body/chassis corrosion.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber area. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 73,184 miles

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

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

General under body/chassis corrosion.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber area. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 70,022 miles

Some general chassis corrosion.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 70,016 miles

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

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

Some general chassis corrosion.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,079 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 65,078 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

General underbody corrosion. Offside inner sill holed at centre.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,070 miles

2 holes in nearside rear sill panel

Fail 10 Sep 2014 60,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

2 holes in nearside rear sill panel

Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,937 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 54,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front valve stem is perished

Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 48,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,740 miles

handbrake near reserve limit

Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,091 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,142 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread

N/S/F outer B/Pad appears abit low and Inner pads appear abit low also

O/S w/blade split at end

P/Brake lever nearing end of reserve travel (Long)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,951 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 XGF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 XGF, 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 XGF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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