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HN05 BHJ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 BHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026

underside of vehicle requires protective coating

Pass 11 Jul 2025

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 231,299 miles

exhaust silecer outer skin corroded/insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2022

silencer outer skin insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2022

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

silencer outer skin insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2021 229,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (rear leaf spring front mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tested with only front seats

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2021 229,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (rear leaf spring front mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tested with only front seats

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 228,201 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 224,824 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 222,682 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

nearside rear inner tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

only tested with four passenger seats

Fail 15 Mar 2018 222,682 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

nearside rear inner tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

only tested with four passenger seats

Pass 27 Mar 2017 216,967 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

seat belt webbing worn out of shape row 3 left seat

Fail 16 Mar 2017 216,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

seat belt webbing worn out of shape row 3 left seat

Pass 7 Mar 2016 210,177 miles

engine oil leak

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre outer side wall has splits in it

Pass 9 Mar 2015 202,489 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 191,777 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 176,918 miles

FRONT NEARSIDE TRYE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

Pass 5 Mar 2012 161,965 miles

All four rear tyres perishing

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 146,390 miles

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

n/s aim on upper limit

o/s aim on lower limit

small cuts in n/s and o/s outer rear tyre treads

Fail 30 Mar 2011 146,390 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s aim on upper limit

o/s aim on lower limit

small cuts in n/s and o/s outer rear tyre treads

Pass 15 Feb 2010 126,150 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 96,791 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 73,280 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 73,272 miles

Speed limiter plate not clearly and indelibly marked with the set speed (6.9.2a)

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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HN05 BHJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HN05 BHJ, 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 HN05 BHJ registered?

HN05 BHJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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