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HN55 OLJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 OLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 170,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner/outer sills, floor, both sides inner wheel arches, door-frame and step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis, both sides inner/outer sill, all 4 wheel arches,cross-members and sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 170,107 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 182,419 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 182,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 162,097 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 162,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch 3 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 152,799 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of both rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 143,383 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 143,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 131,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 131,473 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 127,797 miles

Dash Red spanner light on.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front sill panel is rusted through.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 127,797 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Dash Red spanner light on.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front sill panel is rusted through.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 112,381 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 112,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Wiper's smear.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 100,625 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 100,625 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 90,485 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 78,139 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 78,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 69,460 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 69,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 50,306 miles

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

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

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

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 OLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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