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HW55 AEC

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,276 mi
Last recorded42,276 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 AEC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 42,276 miles

under body surface corrosion appearing

Pass 22 May 2025 41,587 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 May 2025 41,583 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 40,877 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 40,875 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 39,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 38,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 36,759 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 36,759 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 36,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 36,170 miles

Brake performance not tested rear tyre flat (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 34,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All step pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 31,893 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 30,718 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 29,604 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 28,945 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 26,434 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,443 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall starting to crack

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

o/s/f tyre outer wall starting to crack

rear number plate starting to detiorate slightly

very slight power steering oil weep from power steering rack and rack gaitors

Pass 15 Oct 2011 24,603 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,772 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,815 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,169 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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HW55 AEC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HW55 AEC, 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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HW55 AEC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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