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HW55 GYT

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

158,492 mi
Last recorded158,492 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 GYT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 158,492 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

nearside rear sill damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2012 148,852 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front registration plate damaged and deteriorating

Fail 8 Nov 2012 148,852 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front registration plate damaged and deteriorating

Pass 24 Nov 2011 134,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear inner wheel arches are damaged and corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2011 134,725 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear inner wheel arches are damaged and corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2010 113,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 113,839 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 93,606 miles

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

rear tyre's been rubbing against inner arch's. when vehicle is loaded.

Fail 23 Nov 2009 93,580 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear tyre's been rubbing against inner arch's. when vehicle is loaded.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 71,680 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 71,679 miles

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

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

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 GYT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HW55 GYT, 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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What year was HW55 GYT registered?

HW55 GYT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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