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HX05 LJK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

31,181 mi
Last recorded31,181 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 LJK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 31,181 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner step/sill section corroded and holed

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

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

Offside Front chassis corroded under bonnet very corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

front cross member corroded and holed

general corrosion to chassis and suspension

underseal to chassis and brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2025 27,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES UNDER VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDER SEAL SO COULDN'T INSPECT. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT RUBBERS HAVE SMALL PINE HOLE IN THEM & ARE LOSING SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH SPLITTING & SEPARATING & WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN SEPARATING.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES ON VEHICLE 2020 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 27,431 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES UNDER VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDER SEAL SO COULDN'T INSPECT. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT RUBBERS HAVE SMALL PINE HOLE IN THEM & ARE LOSING SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH SPLITTING & SEPARATING & WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN SEPARATING.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES ON VEHICLE 2020 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 25,878 miles

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

both front chassis rails corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 4 Mar 2024 25,842 miles

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

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

Offside Outer sill rotted but not in a prescribed area

both front chassis rails corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 16 Mar 2023 24,341 miles

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

chassis corroded o/s/f near cross member

o/s inner sill area corroded/holed

Pass 4 Nov 2021 24,148 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 24,147 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2, above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 22,880 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 22,872 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 15,997 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 15,987 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 14,399 miles

2nd exhaust box,outer skin deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under bonnet and underneath covered in under seal,restricting inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2017 11,916 miles

Center exhaust box corroded.

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 11,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Center exhaust box corroded.

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 110,069 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 110,069 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Direction indicator not working both rear (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine mounting cross member badly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 9,939 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine cradle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 5 Apr 2016 109,939 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine cradle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,619 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine cradle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 22 Apr 2015 109,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine cradle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 3 May 2014 9,352 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 9,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 9,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f marker light not working

Fail 23 Apr 2013 109,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f marker light not working

Pass 20 Oct 2011 8,542 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 8,301 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 7,748 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 7,652 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 7,600 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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HX05 LJK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 HX05 LJK, 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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HX05 LJK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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