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HX55 AYS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,065 mi
Last recorded74,065 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 AYS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 74,065 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 62,335 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Front Coolant leak Slight ()

Central Rear Upper Non Obligatory Brake light Up to 1/2 not functioning

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 56,630 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 52,512 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 52,512 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 47,622 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel loose but not likely to become detached.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 47,622 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel loose but not likely to become detached.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 44,109 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 40,887 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 32,104 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,304 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged on fuel tank (7.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,885 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,787 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 27,770 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 24,907 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 23,256 miles

oil leak

wipers smeary

Fail 28 Feb 2011 21,793 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,793 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,305 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

General underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Spring helpers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,759 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,792 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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HX55 AYS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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