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HY55 HBA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

188,585 mi
Last recorded188,585 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 HBA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 188,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 187,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside central marker lamp showing white light

nearside door step lamp in-op

Fail 7 Aug 2019 87,511 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside central marker lamp showing white light

nearside door step lamp in-op

Pass 5 Jul 2018 184,900 miles

Central Front oil leak engine

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jul 2018 184,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front oil leak engine

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Inner tyre flat

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2017 182,725 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner wheel arches (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 182,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner wheel arches (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 133,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2013 113,348 miles

n/s/r shockabsorber in poor condition

reverse lights inop

windscreen has multiple chips in swept area

Fail 23 Sep 2013 113,346 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/r shockabsorber in poor condition

reverse lights inop

windscreen has multiple chips in swept area

Pass 19 Sep 2012 100,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

no glass hammer fitted

slight play in ns inner steering rack joint

towbar electrical socket missing

windscreen centre has 3 x chips outside of zone A

windscreen has a chip less than 10mm within zone A

windscreen has a chip on os outside of zone A

Pass 26 Sep 2011 89,243 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 89,243 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2010 74,474 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 25 Aug 2010 74,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

chip in windscreen

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,030 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

n/s wing mirror slightly cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2009 59,030 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

n/s wing mirror slightly cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,063 miles

chip in screen

n/s mirror cracked

tow bar socket damaged (possible short circuit)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 46,063 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

chip in screen

n/s mirror cracked

tow bar socket damaged (possible short circuit)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,331 miles

As per fail

Fail 31 Aug 2007 30,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,734 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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HY55 HBA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HY55 HBA, 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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HY55 HBA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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