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HV55 OAX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,180 mi
Last recorded88,180 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 88,180 miles

both headlights misty + both front brake pipes covered in unknown substance + under body corroded + sills corroded inner and outer + rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 85,590 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,597 miles

under body corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 80,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 80,530 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working side body light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,560 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 75,057 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 75,057 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 72,897 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 70,455 miles

Nearside Oil leak of engine ()

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 70,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure 2nd from rear (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Oil leak of engine ()

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 68,053 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 66,333 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,132 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 62,625 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 60,702 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,633 miles

Idler adjuster bearingvery noisey possible drive belt failure

Fail 18 Jan 2011 54,633 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Idler adjuster bearingvery noisey possible drive belt failure

Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,420 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable corroded but not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

two rear passenger seat belts stretched

Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,204 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 23,649 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 13,586 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 4,404 miles

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 OAX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OAX, 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 OAX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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