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HX55 AXS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,893 mi
Last recorded74,893 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 74,893 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 70,286 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 67,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,932 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 64,919 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 61,116 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 61,039 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 60,065 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,384 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 54,012 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,000 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 53,000 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,598 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,678 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 42,477 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 34,642 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 34,624 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,185 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 29,165 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,866 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,575 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2009 20,575 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

nearside and offside centre marker lights not working

rust/corrosion to inner surface of front brake discs

upper stop light ,some of the bulbs not working

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 AXS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 HX55 AXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX55 AXS registered?

HX55 AXS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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The MOT history for HX55 AXS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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