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HJ55 XGM

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

226,628 mi
Last recorded226,628 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 226,628 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body has slight corrosion

inner and outer sills corroded (both sides)

Fail 21 Oct 2020 226,628 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body has slight corrosion

inner and outer sills corroded (both sides)

Pass 10 Oct 2019 195,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 165,440 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 137,617 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 137,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 134,796 miles

Nearside Front inner wing partially corroded

nearside and offside chassis rails above rear axle have corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 134,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing partially corroded

nearside and offside chassis rails above rear axle have corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 129,908 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coolant level low

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2015 129,908 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coolant level low

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 116,443 miles

center exaust box outer skin rusty

front brake discs poor condition and pads getting low

Fail 28 Jul 2014 116,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

center exaust box outer skin rusty

front brake discs poor condition and pads getting low

rool bar d bushes slieght play

Pass 26 Jul 2013 101,661 miles

suspect front brake pads getting low in thickness

Fail 26 Jul 2013 101,661 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

suspect front brake pads getting low in thickness

Pass 12 Jul 2012 88,640 miles

rust forming on underside of vehicle

slight wear to front discs

Fail 12 Jul 2012 88,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rust forming on underside of vehicle

slight wear to front discs

Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,671 miles

both n/s tyres damage on sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

some wear to front discs

surface rust forming on underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2011 74,671 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both n/s tyres damage on sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

some wear to front discs

surface rust forming on underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2010 60,534 miles

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

front brake pads low

o/s front tyre very close to 1.6 mm

Pass 5 Aug 2010 60,534 miles

front brake pads low

o/s front tyre very close to 1.6 mm

Fail 10 Aug 2009 47,267 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,267 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,436 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 XGM is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XGM, 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 XGM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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