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HV55 OAW

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,452 mi
Last recorded135,452 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 135,452 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 5 May 2017

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings passenger door step/ inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers door step/inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front numberplate cracked

nearside front and rear tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

nearside front door pillar corroded

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close offside and nearside, rears (6.2.B.2)

underside of vehicle covered in thick mud making it difficult to see some components ,eg brake pipes

Pass 9 May 2016 133,164 miles

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

horn not very loud

n/s front step corroded and holed

Pass 7 May 2015 128,423 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 83,723 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 124,484 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 124,396 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 124,386 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 113,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to all body panels

rear tipper pin ferrules badly corroded body secure

Pass 16 Aug 2011 113,953 miles

corrosion to all body panels

rear tipper pin ferrules badly corroded body secure

Pass 20 Aug 2010 99,040 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body tipper bar cover fractured in two places

brake pedal feels slightly spongey possibly due to rear brake reline

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/r passenger door stiff to open

rear side lights not as bright as other similar vehicles

Fail 20 Aug 2010 99,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body tipper bar cover fractured in two places

brake pedal feels slightly spongey possibly due to rear brake reline

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/r passenger door stiff to open

rear side lights not as bright as other similar vehicles

Fail 13 Aug 2009 86,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 13 Aug 2009 86,112 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 14 Aug 2008 65,854 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 OAW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OAW, 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 OAW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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