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HV55 OBM

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,725 mi
Last recorded202,725 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 OBM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 202,725 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (e))

extensive repairs carried out to underside which are heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Jan 2026 202,661 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

extensive repairs carried out to underside which are heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Jan 2025 200,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024

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

underside corroded in places

wipers poor

Fail 24 Jan 2024

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

underside corroded in places

wipers poor

Pass 1 Feb 2023 195,063 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear outer sill holed

Pass 29 Jan 2022 192,562 miles

o/s/f chassis corroded + holed

Fail 24 Jan 2022 192,561 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f chassis corroded + holed

Pass 20 Jan 2021

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to the wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to the wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 172,452 miles

Centre silencer "outer skin" corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2017

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 19 Oct 2017

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Oct 2016 159,015 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 151,533 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 147,260 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 141,470 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 133,153 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 123,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 123,312 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 90,970 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 90,970 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 74,117 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 66,216 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

cut in nearside tyre sidewall

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 OBM is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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