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HX55 BVP

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

68,334 mi
Last recorded68,334 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 BVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 68,334 miles

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

bumper loose

exhaust outer skin

Fail 11 May 2016 68,329 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel leak under bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (1.4.A.2h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

bumper loose

exhaust outer skin

Pass 13 May 2015 158,154 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 158,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2014
Fail 17 May 2014

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

earth fualt on rear lights

Pass 20 Feb 2013 131,844 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012

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

front metal brake pipes begining to corrode

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm & devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012

front metal brake pipes begining to corrode

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm & devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2011 132,484 miles

slight play in o/s rack end joint

Pass 8 Dec 2009 119,508 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 8 Dec 2009 119,508 miles

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

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Nov 2008 102,796 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 102,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Propshaft central mounting broken up.

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 BVP is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HX55 BVP, 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 BVP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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