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HN55 FXS

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,461 mi
Last recorded103,461 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 FXS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 103,461 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 103,453 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced End sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 98,871 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear inner bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner arches and steps just outside prescribed areas / outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step [ attention soon ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower mirror missing ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated seeping grease [ attention soon ] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill in front of rear wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine close to fail criteria [ attention soon ] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floor seams behind rear wheels [ attention soon ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills in front of rear wheels [ attention soon ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,825 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bushes deteriorated [ both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge / cut cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper and lower inner wing/arch just outside prescribed areas attention soon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated seeping grease attention soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing just outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor seams behind rear wheels / inner outer sills outside prescribed areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 93,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bushes deteriorated [ both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outer edge / cut cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends attention soon (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper and lower inner wing/arch just outside prescribed areas attention soon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated seeping grease attention soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing just outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor seams behind rear wheels / inner outer sills outside prescribed areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 89,290 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 to 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner wing areas outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor seams behind rear wheels/inner sills outside prescribed areas centre and rear/rear outer arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower mirror missing ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated seeping grease [ attention soon ] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive may need attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 89,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 to 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner wing areas outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor seams behind rear wheels/inner sills outside prescribed areas centre and rear/rear outer arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower mirror missing ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated seeping grease [ attention soon ] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive may need attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 85,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 3mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower mirror missing ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked n/side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 85,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 3mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower mirror missing ()

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked n/side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 81,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 77,067 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 77,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear hanger/valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front end of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hanger /valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 73,099 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,620 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 70,493 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 65,906 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 65,906 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 61,719 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 61,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,139 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 51,492 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,442 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 46,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 41,965 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 41,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 36,806 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 32,684 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 32,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 27,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FXS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FXS, 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 FXS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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