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HK55 OJS

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

65,202 mi
Last recorded65,202 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 OJS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 65,202 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 63,343 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 55,748 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 53,681 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 52,519 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 52,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Outline marker lamp not working O/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 47,990 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 47,990 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 42,919 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 42,917 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release 2 row (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release 3 row (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,904 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 37,904 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2 ROW (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

R/WIPERS NOT WORKING

Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,560 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 28,024 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,193 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 23,193 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 18,911 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 14,364 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 14,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 12,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 12,509 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 10,788 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 9,875 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 7 Sep 2010 9,875 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 11 Sep 2009 7,975 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 6,372 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 6,364 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 6,325 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 4,055 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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HK55 OJS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HK55 OJS, 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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What year was HK55 OJS registered?

HK55 OJS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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The MOT history for HK55 OJS shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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