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HK05 UBU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,358 mi
Last recorded159,358 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 UBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 159,358 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 153,428 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 153,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 135,709 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 124,744 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 106,799 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2010 100,750 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front bumper damage

nearside front mirror cover damage

Pass 28 May 2009 81,067 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front registration plate cracked but still legible

Fail 28 May 2009 81,067 miles

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 May 2008 60,708 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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HK05 UBU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HK05 UBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK05 UBU registered?

HK05 UBU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is HK05 UBU safe to buy?

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