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HV55 HLR

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,400 mi
Last recorded173,400 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 HLR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 173,400 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 173,400 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 172,380 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 171,680 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 170,292 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 169,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 168,601 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 166,377 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 159,663 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 159,663 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 154,127 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 154,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 147,994 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 147,992 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2010 134,774 miles

n/s mirror

Pass 26 Oct 2009 112,037 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 83,236 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 83,180 miles

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

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 HLR is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLR, 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 HLR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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