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HV55 UTK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

186,764 mi
Last recorded186,764 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2018 186,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheelarch corroded and holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft centre rubber support badly deteriorated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light unit is condensated on inner (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded all along (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger to sill corroded away and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded near to shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop has fallen off

Nearside Rear tyre underinflated

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded along and holed at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb and light cover missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg badly corroded and swollen near to shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear both halfshafts have end float , nearside is considerable

Service brake pedal anti slip rubber split and worn

Pass 26 Oct 2017 172,777 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring has chafed on tyre and requires rectification (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer wheelarch badly corroded and paper thin (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg badly corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing propshaft rubber support deteriorated ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides on axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

service brake pedal anti slip rubber split and worn

Fail 18 Oct 2017 172,385 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS wiring rubbing on inner of tyre from lack of support / incorrectly routed (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door step corroded and holed near seat bolts (5.2.6)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring has chafed on tyre and requires rectification (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer wheelarch badly corroded and paper thin (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg badly corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing propshaft rubber support deteriorated ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides on axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

service brake pedal anti slip rubber split and worn

Pass 16 Nov 2016 159,981 miles

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing Propshaft rubber support deteriorated ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides across rear axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Towbar wiring has no electrical socket plug fitted

Service brake anti slip pedal rubber split and worn

Fail 10 Nov 2016 159,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights operate when sidelights switched on (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights operate when sidelights switched on (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Dashboard lights operate when lights are off and service brake pedal is depressed

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing Propshaft rubber support deteriorated ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides across rear axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Towbar wiring has no electrical socket plug fitted

Service brake anti slip pedal rubber split and worn

Pass 17 Nov 2015

Centre Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015

Centre Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014

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

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

rear hubs have end movment in them

Fail 4 Nov 2014

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

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

rear hubs have end movment in them

Pass 12 Nov 2013 110,979 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 6 Nov 2012 90,935 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 81,113 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 64,931 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 64,931 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 34,366 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 34,363 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2008 2,640 miles

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

front no plate loose

steering rack & boots damp

stone chip n/s of windscreen

Fail 23 Oct 2008 2,640 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front no plate loose

steering rack & boots damp

stone chip n/s of windscreen

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 UTK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 UTK, 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 UTK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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