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HV55 YLJ

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

186,826 mi
Last recorded186,826 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 186,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower corrosion on n/s/f sill

Offside Front Lower Heavy corrosion on o/s/f sill

Offside Rear Heavy corrosion on rear tipper mounting point

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 186,789 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower corrosion on n/s/f sill

Offside Front Lower Heavy corrosion on o/s/f sill

Offside Rear Heavy corrosion on rear tipper mounting point

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 181,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 174,956 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 174,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 169,682 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 169,649 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 161,020 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside parking brake cable deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Jul 2017 160,851 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch, near top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch near top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside parking brake cable deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2016 148,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 135,351 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 119,256 miles

Offside Headlamp has no adjustment left,set at minimum permissable height

Fail 3 Jul 2014 119,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 112,832 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres worn on inside edges

nail in offside rear outer tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2013 112,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres worn on inside edges

nail in offside rear outer tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2012 104,515 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner edge's

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 98,069 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 85,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 85,403 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 74,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in o/s/r/i tyre wall

n/s/r lower shock absorber bracket slightly distorted

o/s sill distorted

some inbalance rear brakes

Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,633 miles

some inbalance rear brakes

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in o/s/r/i tyre wall

n/s/r lower shock absorber bracket slightly distorted

o/s sill distorted

Pass 31 Oct 2008 57,174 miles

o/s/f lower b post sill area distorted

Fail 31 Oct 2008 57,148 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f lower b post sill area distorted

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 YLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YLJ, 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 YLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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