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HV55 HLK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,350 mi
Last recorded139,350 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2018 139,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake pipes covered in underseal

o/s mirror cover missing

underside of vechicle heavly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 128,950 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 128,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened front of spring (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 121,622 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 120,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion on all under side

Pass 4 Jun 2014 114,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

exhaust middle box in poor condition

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2014 114,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

exhaust middle box in poor condition

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2013 108,741 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 108,741 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 18 May 2012 102,426 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 102,424 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 94,776 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

anti roll bar pin is bent

Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,305 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 73,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,062 miles

advisorys attatched

Pass 3 Sep 2008 49,668 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 HLK 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 56.3%.

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 HV55 HLK, 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 HLK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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