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HV55 YJO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,287 mi
Last recorded152,287 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 152,287 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIP

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 26 Jan 2017 152,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Fuel pipe excessively damaged ON TANK (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BY LEAF SPRING AND ON OUT RIGGER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BY LEAF SPRING AND OUT RIGGER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIP

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 May 2015 129,831 miles

slight play noted to offside inner rack joint

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 129,831 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play noted to offside inner rack joint

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 115,483 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 115,483 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 102,500 miles

front tyres getting close to legal limit

Fail 14 May 2013 102,500 miles

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

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

coolant level low

front disks slightly worn

front pads getting low

front tyres getting close to legal limit

o/s/f brake noisy

rear brakes slightly noisy

Pass 17 May 2012 88,164 miles

small chips noted in screen

Pass 19 May 2011 80,005 miles

chips noted in widscreen

clutch master cylinder faulty

Pass 19 May 2010 68,247 miles

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to perish & split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2010 68,247 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to perish & split.

O/S mirror glass held in with tape.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2009 57,660 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 57,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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 YJO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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