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HN55 CHL

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,147 mi
Last recorded154,147 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 CHL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 154,147 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 154,147 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 145,742 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 23 Nov 2020 145,738 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel cable broken during test (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel cable broken during test (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 144,419 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 139,992 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 135,518 miles

only just met emissions level

Fail 6 Nov 2017 135,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear brake application uneven 53% (3.7.B.2)

only just met emissions level

Pass 21 Oct 2016 130,397 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 125,371 miles

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

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 125,359 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 119,714 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 114,124 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 113,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 106,644 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 99,861 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 92,517 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 92,517 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 85,154 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 79,408 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 79,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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HN55 CHL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN55 CHL, 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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HN55 CHL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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