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HW55 FNF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,532 mi
Last recorded158,532 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 FNF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 158,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated covered in silicone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in silicone (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 158,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated covered in silicone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in silicone (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 157,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 157,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 154,974 miles

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

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

both front inner arches corroded - behind bumper/bumper support.

vehicle underneath is has corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2019 154,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both front inner arches corroded - behind bumper/bumper support.

vehicle underneath is has corrosion

Pass 31 May 2018 154,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2018 154,356 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded yellow marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 153,173 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 149,899 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 149,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner panel near rear leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill-panel near leaf spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount/bracket area of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner panel near rear leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill-panel near leaf spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 146,373 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 146,369 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 143,435 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 130,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 114,036 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 98,530 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 82,682 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,693 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 FNF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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