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HV55 LMF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,967 mi
Last recorded144,967 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 LMF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 144,967 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 144,967 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 85,454 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 85,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 83,566 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 83,566 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner siil/step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both (1.2.1e)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 81,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 81,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 79,501 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2015 79,496 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,387 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering track control arm

Fail 19 Jul 2013 69,357 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 69,357 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,277 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s step corroded

rear outline marker lamps not working

Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,085 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,538 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

propshaft centre bearing appears to be out of line

Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,091 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 17 Jul 2008 21,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

slight play in o/s of steering rack

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 LMF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LMF, 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 LMF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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