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HV55 YJL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

169,688 mi
Last recorded169,688 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 169,688 miles

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front And Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Suspension Components and chassis Corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2021 167,818 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 164,496 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 162,330 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 162,329 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively wheel cylibder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little or no effart (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced passenger step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel littl or no effort (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 159,465 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 159,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan near spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan near spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan near spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan near spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 153,770 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 154,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty

front pads low

n/s/r tyre wall worn

under side rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2015 145,130 miles

Oil leak

bump stops in poor condition

front coil springs rusty

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2015 145,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

bump stops in poor condition

front coil springs rusty

nearside front wheel rim damaged

very low oil

Pass 24 Jun 2014 136,208 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded away from body

Fail 20 Jun 2014 136,208 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded away from body

Pass 20 Jun 2013 126,220 miles

Drivers seat belt starting to fray

Front tyres worn badly on inside edges

Fail 19 Jun 2013 126,220 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Drivers seat belt starting to fray

Front tyres worn badly on inside edges

Pass 8 Jun 2012 114,435 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side front tyre has cut in tread

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 114,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side front tyre has cut in tread

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 103,716 miles

slight oil leaks

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

slight corrosion to chassis

both number plate lights dim

front coil springs slightly corroded

front wiper blades smearing screen

n/s/f seatbelt slightly damaged

slight play in bottom steering column coupling

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Jun 2011 103,716 miles

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

both number plate lights dim

front coil springs slightly corroded

front wiper blades smearing screen

n/s/f seatbelt slightly damaged

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

slight corrosion to chassis

slight oil leaks

slight play in bottom steering column coupling

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2010 91,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight cracks in nearside mirror glass

Fail 10 Jun 2010 91,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight cracks in nearside mirror glass

Pass 24 Jun 2009 78,541 miles

alternater siezed

fan belt missing

Pass 27 Jun 2008 68,600 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 YJL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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