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HN55 XAS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

263,077 mi
Last recorded263,077 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2020 263,077 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Central Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting spring mounting , (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner to outer sill separated front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner to outer sill separated front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured spring eye (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 255,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear spring swinging shackles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rea spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear very corroded

slight oil leak from oil pressure switch

vehicle starting to corroded on both inner wheel arches at the front

Pass 14 Aug 2018 249,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear along axle and front inner archs (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective lower ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside rear chassis rail above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside rear chassis rail above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside front track rod (inner rack end) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside front track rod (inner rack end) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 249,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear along axle and front inner archs (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective lower ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside rear chassis rail above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside rear chassis rail above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Offside rear lamp interaction with indicator (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside front track rod (inner rack end) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside front track rod (inner rack end) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2017 246,839 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.A.1)

front brakes slight restricted movement

Fail 13 Feb 2017 246,830 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step x4 (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear suspension (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sus inner x2 (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brakes slight restricted movement

Pass 2 Mar 2016 243,131 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front trak rod has play

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front trak rod has play

Fail 24 Feb 2016 243,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front trak rod has play

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front trak rod has play

Pass 13 Feb 2015 238,963 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 227,436 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 227,434 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 206,284 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 206,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 175,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 175,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 139,045 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 103,267 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 69,383 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 XAS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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