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HT05 XUO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

259,062 mi
Last recorded259,062 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 XUO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 259,062 miles

nearside and offside sills corroded

windscreen cracked both sides

rear most inner sill sections corroded. both sides

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 259,053 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside sills corroded

rear most inner sill sections corroded. both sides

windscreen cracked both sides

Pass 15 Dec 2015 245,195 miles

Body has slight corrosion BOTH NS AND OS INNER SILLS REAR INNER PANELS (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 245,191 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Body has slight corrosion BOTH NS AND OS INNER SILLS REAR INNER PANELS (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 221,429 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine idle intermittant fault

screen damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2015 221,425 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine idle intermittant fault

screen damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2013 169,464 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 198,444 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamps in poor condition

offside front brake binding

Pass 4 Dec 2012 169,467 miles

gearbox mount bolt missing

Fail 4 Dec 2012 169,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

gearbox mount bolt missing

n/s/r tyre perished slightly out of shape and nails in tread

spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Dec 2011 141,056 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r hand brake working sharper than o/s/r

spare tyre flat and loose

Pass 18 Oct 2010 118,623 miles

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2010 118,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2009 93,202 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 67,914 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 65,897 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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HT05 XUO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HT05 XUO, 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 HT05 XUO registered?

HT05 XUO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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