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HN55 UHU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,154 mi
Last recorded149,154 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 149,154 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack arm has play

both centre brake pipes have surface corrosion

both rear bump stop areas have surface corrosion

both sills excessively corroded

chassis scabby

complete rear cross member has surface corrosion

drivers door pillar has surface corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2016 149,154 miles

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

Nearside Fuel hose excessively damaged hose next to tank filler neck (7.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x1 (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering of chassis viewable from engine bay area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering of chassis viewable from wheel arch area x2 (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member x1 (2.4.A.3)

both centre brake pipes have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Inner steering rack arm has play

both rear bump stop areas have surface corrosion

both sills excessively corroded

chassis scabby

complete rear cross member has surface corrosion

drivers door pillar has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2015 141,949 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has play

Offside Front engine mount area has heavy surface corrosion

both front wish bone rear bushes are perished

both rear tyres out of shape

both sills corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 141,945 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid requires adjustment (8.2.3)

Nearside Front steering arm has play

Offside Front engine mount area has heavy surface corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wish bone rear bushes are perished

both rear tyres out of shape

both sills corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 134,407 miles

chips on screen

inner & outer sills corroding

rear chassis corroding

rust patches

slight play in rack

Fail 10 Nov 2014 134,404 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

chips on screen

inner & outer sills corroding

rear chassis corroding

rust patches

slight play in rack

Pass 15 Nov 2013 128,071 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 128,071 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 119,630 miles

chips on screen

n/s/f tyre on limit

rust patches

slight play in rack

Fail 19 Nov 2012 119,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

chips on screen

n/s/f tyre on limit

rust patches

slight play in rack

Pass 3 Nov 2011 109,080 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion nearside and offside chassis

surface corrosion nearside and offside sills

Pass 5 Nov 2010 100,566 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 91,478 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 79,092 miles

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 UHU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UHU, 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 UHU registered?

HN55 UHU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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