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HX55 GXW

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

36,356 mi
Last recorded36,356 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 GXW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 36,356 miles

All underside of vehicle undersealed including all brake and fuel lines

Slight surface rust to offside rear outer sill

Fail 22 Apr 2026 36,356 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underside of vehicle undersealed including all brake and fuel lines

Slight surface rust to offside rear outer sill

Pass 6 Nov 2025 36,344 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 36,054 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 35,812 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 35,583 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 35,318 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 35,105 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 34,931 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 34,379 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 34,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 33,885 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 33,403 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 32,810 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 32,033 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,242 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 30,667 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 29,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,637 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,418 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,683 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,015 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,295 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 GXW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

HX55 GXW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is HX55 GXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX55 GXW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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