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HV55 YJW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

171,844 mi
Last recorded171,844 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 171,844 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded badley

dirty interior

ns side door not working

osr body split/corroded

osr lamp taped up

Fail 31 Oct 2014 171,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded badley

dirty interior

ns side door not working

osr body split/corroded

osr lamp taped up

Pass 5 Nov 2013 155,855 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rust patches

Fail 1 Nov 2013 155,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rust patches

Pass 5 Nov 2012 137,554 miles

chips on screen

n/s/f tyre close to limits

Fail 3 Nov 2012 137,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips on screen

n/s/f tyre close to limits

Pass 5 Nov 2011 115,575 miles

n/s door mirror cover missing

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge near limit

screen chipped

side loading door cannot be opened from outside

Fail 8 Oct 2011 113,617 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s mirror cover missing

o/s door mirror cracked

side loading door cannot be opened fron outside

Pass 6 Oct 2010 97,418 miles

front discs worn

n/s mirror back broken

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rack damp

Fail 1 Oct 2010 97,415 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

front discs worn

n/s mirror back broken

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rack damp

Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,439 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 75,437 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,551 miles

front brake discs lipped and worn(unable to fully inspect)

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 YJW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YJW, 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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What year was HV55 YJW registered?

HV55 YJW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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