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HV55 UTN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

86,366 mi
Last recorded86,366 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 86,366 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and holed, seats not fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and holed, seats not fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Oct 2025 86,362 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and holed, seats not fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and holed, seats not fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

parking brake effort only just met

Pass 31 Oct 2024 185,921 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear seats removed

reverse lights not work

Pass 24 Oct 2023 84,879 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat pad badly damaged

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Rear seats removed

Fail 24 Oct 2023 84,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat pad badly damaged

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Rear seats removed

Pass 27 Oct 2022 82,794 miles

Rear seats removed

drivers seat pad deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2022 82,791 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats removed

drivers seat pad deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2021 80,576 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower seat pad worn

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Oct 2021 80,576 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower seat pad worn

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 22 Oct 2020 78,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2019 75,702 miles

Offside Front seat pad well worn

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2019 75,698 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front roof marker light not working

Offside Front seat pad well worn

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2018 71,644 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,461 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 163,102 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 163,089 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,688 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 56,634 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 149,934 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 149,934 miles

Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,379 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2012 37,587 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 31,140 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,140 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 24,376 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 18,947 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 13,361 miles

Nearside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 13,361 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 UTN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 UTN, 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 UTN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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