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HN55 XAB

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024

advise step on side door flexing when stood on

Fail 29 Aug 2024

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Seat belt not functioning as intended o/s 2nd row twisted and not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength hole in inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition side door (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022
Fail 3 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2021
Fail 23 Jul 2021

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020
Fail 10 Jul 2020

Fuel pipe leaking Engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured Snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019
Pass 26 Jun 2018

All brake pipes have been greased

Pass 12 Jul 2017

All brake pipes have slight corrosion

Body has slight corrosion floor in various areas (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016
Pass 13 Jul 2015 151,898 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 137,781 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 118,883 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 99,193 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 85,437 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 65,573 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 47,769 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 26,734 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 26,730 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2006 7,193 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 XAB 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 76%.

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 XAB, 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 XAB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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