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HV55 URX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,349 mi
Last recorded169,349 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 URX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2019 169,349 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outter sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2018 164,558 miles

Corrosion both sides inner wheel arches

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 162,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cracked but repaired so that water sealed

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 162,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp cracked but repaired so that water sealed

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 151,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension stopper missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension stopper tearing off

Vehicle showing corrosion all round

Fail 15 Dec 2015 151,023 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner corner (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner corner (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension stopper missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension stopper tearing off

Vehicle showing corrosion all round

Fail 24 Sep 2015 150,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill doorstep area etc (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EXTENSIVE CORROSION THROUGHOUT SOME ADVANCED

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 144,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

surface corrosion underside and wheel arches

Pass 21 Oct 2014 144,643 miles

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

surface corrosion underside and wheel arches

Pass 15 Oct 2013 135,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 126,913 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 118,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 118,945 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 100,603 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 83,945 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 65,113 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 URX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 URX, 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 URX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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