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HX54 RBY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,199 mi
Last recorded53,199 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 RBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 53,199 miles

Offside Front Inner 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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 51,850 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 51,850 miles

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2024 50,081 miles

All tyres 8 years old

Pass 12 Apr 2023 48,459 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 46,149 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 46,149 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 44,811 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 44,811 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 44,130 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 41,997 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 40,335 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 38,682 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 38,682 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 36,762 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 33,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated (cracking in between treads)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 33,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated (cracking in between treads)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,928 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 30,928 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,583 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,840 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 25,807 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 22,536 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 19,758 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 19,758 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,814 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 14,814 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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HX54 RBY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HX54 RBY, 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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HX54 RBY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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