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HV55 YLA

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,525 mi
Last recorded179,525 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 YLA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 179,525 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 179,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 172,453 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 172,453 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 170,146 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 170,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 168,046 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 165,416 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 151,702 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 151,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both wheel archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 141,489 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 141,485 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis/outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 133,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 133,508 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed but not in prescribed area

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 120,969 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower ball joint not seated fully but not lose in hub

Nearside Front heavily wax oiled

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Outer sill signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Outer sill holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Towbar component slightly worn bolts rusty marks of being loose (6.6.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tipping body corroded under body

Fail 30 Oct 2017 120,947 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators not working both sides (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower ball joint not seated fully but not lose in hub

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Outer sill signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Outer sill holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Towbar component slightly worn bolts rusty marks of being loose (6.6.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tipping body corroded under body

Pass 28 Oct 2016 109,972 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen cracked but not obstructing drivers view

Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,598 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 89,084 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 85,518 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 85,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,788 miles

Oil leak

dampness around injectors

dampness around steering rack

o/s/f door check strap broken

some inbalance on rear brakes

Fail 9 Sep 2011 67,499 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers door check strap broken

possible small cracks in o/s b post

Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,499 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door check strap broken

possible small cracks in o/s b post

Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,096 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 52,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers seat squab poor

some inbalance rear brakes,slight bind left rear

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers seat squab poor

some inbalance rear brakes,slight bind left rear

Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,642 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 YLA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YLA, 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 YLA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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