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HV55 YLB

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,367 mi
Last recorded102,367 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 102,367 miles

nearside and offside floor / door step areas corroding

rear metal brake lines corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,251 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 98,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not within 30cm

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

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

slight play from both inner rack arms

Fail 19 Aug 2020 98,211 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps no o/s marker lights (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps no rear number plate lights (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not within 30cm

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

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

slight play from both inner rack arms

Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,571 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

O/S sill corroded and holed

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 89,516 miles

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

N/s outer sill corroded and holed

O/S sill corroded and holed

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 85,391 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 85,311 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,409 miles

Drivers seat has slight play in base frame

Pass 15 Jun 2016 73,240 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp and n/s (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,803 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,421 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 47,149 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,245 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,548 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,331 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,404 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 YLB is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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