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HV55 HLH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,742 mi
Last recorded158,742 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 HLH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 158,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced entire underside also patched and underealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 158,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced entire underside also patched and underealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 158,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill not fully welded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 156,634 miles

195/70R15C

General corrosion on outer sills and underside of vehicle

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 156,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

195/70R15C

General corrosion on outer sills and underside of vehicle

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 151,665 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Near side front outer sill damaged

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Off side rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Underside of fuel tank showing evidence of leak, no leak detected under test conditions

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 151,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Near side front outer sill damaged

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Off side rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Underside of fuel tank showing evidence of leak, no leak detected under test conditions

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 133,859 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

exhaust deteriorated

front no plate cracked

n/s wiper split

Fail 1 Oct 2014 133,858 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

exhaust deteriorated

front no plate cracked

n/s wiper split

Fail 27 Sep 2013 120,580 miles

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

Surface corrosion on underside chassis etc

Pass 27 Sep 2013 120,580 miles

Surface corrosion on underside chassis etc

Pass 28 Sep 2012 99,957 miles

exhaust front pipe loose in silencr

Pass 26 Sep 2011 82,518 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,076 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 49,514 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,978 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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HV55 HLH 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 HV55 HLH, 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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HV55 HLH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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