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HV55 YKA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

55,749 mi
Last recorded55,749 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 55,749 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front wing mirror cover has slight damage

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both rear tail lights have slight damage

Fail 23 Jul 2026 55,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front wing mirror cover has slight damage

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both rear tail lights have slight damage

Pass 8 Jan 2025 55,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 54,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/75/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS pipes has surface corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

chassis has surface corrosion

sub frame surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2021 53,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 53,907 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 52,170 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

surface corrosion to front subframe

Fail 2 May 2019 52,170 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 4 May 2018 50,988 miles

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

Oil leak

PAS pipes to rack have surface corrosion

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

both rear half shafts have end float

front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 May 2018 50,988 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

PAS pipes to rack have surface corrosion

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

both rear half shafts have end float

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,660 miles

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

Nearside Front ball joint has slight play

Nearside Rear light unit taped up

PAS pipes to rack have surface corrosion

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

both front coils have surface corrosion

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

front brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge

front sub frame has surface corrosion

wipers poor

Fail 24 Apr 2017 50,660 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front ball joint has slight play

Nearside Rear light unit taped up

PAS pipes to rack have surface corrosion

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

both front coils have surface corrosion

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

front brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge

front sub frame has surface corrosion

wipers poor

Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,019 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front track rod has slight play

PAS pipes have surface corrosion

front discs in poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2016 50,019 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front track rod has slight play

PAS pipes have surface corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,149 miles

both front suspension springs corroding

cut in tread n/s/f tyre

front wiper blades split and slightly smearing screen

inner surface n/s/f brake disc pitted

minor stone chips front screen

slight splits front lower arm bushes both sides

Fail 12 Sep 2013 43,242 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,242 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,612 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 40,612 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,367 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 36,367 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 30,309 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,309 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,143 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 18,170 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 18,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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 YKA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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