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HX55 MFN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,427 mi
Last recorded106,427 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 106,427 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion under o/s door step

rear chassis rusty/corroding

underbody rusty/corroded

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 5 Dec 2019 104,530 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s door step and sill corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2019 104,530 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s door step and sill corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 102,423 miles

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

corrosion under door steps

front wishbone rear bushes splitting slightly

slight play in n/s rack end

slight wear on front brake pads/discs

water damage to rear number plate

Fail 21 Nov 2018 102,423 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to spring mountain n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to spring mountain o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s sill corroded/insecure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured around eye (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion under door steps

front wishbone rear bushes splitting slightly

slight play in n/s rack end

slight wear on front brake pads/discs

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 11 Dec 2017 98,594 miles

n/s wiper split on end

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

rear panels corroded

underbody rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2016 91,901 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 89,561 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 89,561 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 85,880 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 85,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 83,778 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 MFN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MFN, 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 MFN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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