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HV55 OAS

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,594 mi
Last recorded154,594 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 OAS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 154,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all rear tyres deteriorated

brake pipes above fuel tank

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2011 138,188 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

brake pipes above fuel tank

oil around nearside rear back plate

Pass 30 Sep 2010 122,616 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pipes above fuel tank

Fail 30 Sep 2010 122,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pipes above fuel tank

front discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside and nearside rear top marker lights not working

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2009 106,851 miles

rear and nearside front marker lights inopertive

Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside hand brake cable outer casing damaged

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 19 Sep 2008 85,872 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside hand brake cable outer casing damaged

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

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 OAS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OAS, 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 OAS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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