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HX55 BWD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

132,172 mi
Last recorded132,172 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 132,172 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 126,279 miles

Central exhaust box outer layer corroded and flaping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

number plate lamps dim

Pass 14 May 2024 120,364 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust box outer layer corroded

Fail 14 May 2024 120,364 miles

exhaust box outer layer corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 112,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 112,182 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 105,499 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 101,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 101,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,648 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank vent pipe damp

number plate lights dim

Pass 10 Sep 2019 92,134 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,076 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 82,870 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.71 k (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated oil leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,776 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 74,364 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 64,926 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 64,926 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 56,903 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 56,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside roof marker not working

Offside Rear Outer tyre nail in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2014 48,683 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 46,775 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,460 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 46,460 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 44,141 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 44,140 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,617 miles

front pads 1/2 worn

Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,656 miles

front dices worn on inside

Fail 27 Jul 2010 35,656 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front dices worn on inside

Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,929 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 24,929 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r amber side marker inop

Pass 7 Jan 2009 23,510 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode slightly

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 BWD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 BWD, 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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What year was HX55 BWD registered?

HX55 BWD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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