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HV55 HLO

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,202 mi
Last recorded135,202 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 HLO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 135,202 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

door step areas corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2019 133,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 133,664 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 132,923 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under dash (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 128,760 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 128,759 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 118,603 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 118,603 miles

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 105,362 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear inner tyre flat

offside tail light lens damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2015 105,362 miles

offside rear inner tyre flat

offside tail light lens damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2014 101,652 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2014 101,652 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2013 97,497 miles

engine oil leak

osf inner wheel rim damaged

poor welding repair to nearside B post

slight play in ns steering rack

Fail 1 Jul 2013 97,497 miles

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

engine oil leak

osf inner wheel rim damaged

poor welding repairs to osf nsf b pillars

slight play in ns steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2012 96,803 miles

n/s/f headlamp trim damaged

possible crack in o/s b post further investigation recomended

slight seepage from o/s/r hub area

Fail 6 Jul 2012 96,780 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f headlamp trim damaged

possible crack in o/s b post further investigation recomended

slight seepage from o/s/r hub area

Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,928 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

n/s/f headlight panel damaged

rear spring leafs slightly out of alignment

Pass 1 Jul 2010 70,756 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 56,542 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 56,542 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,119 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake fluid spillage o/s/f

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 HLO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HLO, 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 HLO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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