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HX55 AOB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

133,065 mi
Last recorded133,065 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 AOB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 133,065 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 12 May 2017 132,922 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Passengers stepwell (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings At rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion In front of rear axle (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Drivers foot stepwell (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion In front of rear axle (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 18 May 2016 127,904 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake fluid level low

front brake pads wearing low

wear offside steering rack tie-rod inner joint

Fail 18 May 2016 127,904 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake fluid level low

front brake pads wearing low

wear offside steering rack tie-rod inner joint

Pass 3 Jun 2015 123,279 miles

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

chassis rails corroded

general corrosion around underside

Fail 2 Jun 2015 123,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

chassis rails corroded

general corrosion around underside

Fail 30 May 2014 118,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

engine oil leaks

general corrosion around underside of vehicle

play both steering rack tie-rod ball joints

Pass 30 May 2014 118,838 miles

engine oil leaks

general corrosion around underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play both steering rack tie-rod ball joints

Pass 17 May 2013 114,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2013 114,282 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 108,955 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 103,943 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 103,943 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 97,871 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 97,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 93,117 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 93,117 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 78,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 78,380 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HX55 AOB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 HX55 AOB, 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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HX55 AOB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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