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HN55 FXE

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

199,329 mi
Last recorded199,329 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 FXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 199,329 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 63,212 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 63,212 miles

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 79,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 79,596 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 79,435 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 74,967 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 67,760 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 57,743 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 50,007 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 50,007 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,415 miles

First n/s and second o/s outer seat belts slow to retract

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipes corroded

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

Reverse lights inoperative

Stone chips windscreen

Fail 17 Oct 2016 49,415 miles

First n/s and second o/s outer seat belts slow to retract

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipes corroded

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

Reverse lights inoperative

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Stone chips windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2015 48,038 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 48,038 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective dose not retracked (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 46,281 miles

Fuel filter sight glass at the end of the green. Front tyres wearing on inner edge slight

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Oct 2013 44,293 miles

Nearside passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

rear prop shaft mounting rubber breaking up.fuel filter slight indicator near the red.slight rear wheel bearing play.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 44,293 miles

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

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

Nearside passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

rear prop shaft mounting rubber breaking up.fuel filter slight indicator near the red.slight rear wheel bearing play.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,707 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,045 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

stone chip in centre windscreen

wiper blades worn

Fail 17 Oct 2011 30,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

stone chip in centre windscreen

wiper blades worn

Pass 6 Oct 2010 22,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,413 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.8.A.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 16,007 miles

o/s body damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2008 16,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.C.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

o/s body damaged

o/s/r wiper arm broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 FXE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HN55 FXE, 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 HN55 FXE registered?

HN55 FXE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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