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HN55 GBO

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

264,793 mi
Last recorded264,793 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2015 264,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

alternater belt tensinor bearing noisy

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s and o/s front inner box sill corroded adj to door steps

n/s front tyre perrished

n/s rear sill to wheel arch rotted

o/s front sill and wheel arch corroded inner wing rotted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 264,793 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

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

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

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

alternater belt tensinor bearing noisy

n/s and o/s front inner box sill corroded adj to door steps

n/s front tyre perrished

n/s rear sill to wheel arch rotted

o/s front sill and wheel arch corroded inner wing rotted

Pass 6 Feb 2014 264,575 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 264,442 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 241,701 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 241,699 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 May 2012 219,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine/gearbox mounts worn

Pass 25 May 2012 219,428 miles

engine/gearbox mounts worn

Pass 7 Dec 2011 205,661 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 186,889 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 176,041 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 176,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 GBO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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