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HY55 HBL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,133 mi
Last recorded133,133 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2020 133,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged cable mount broken (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed Side loading door (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust fouling on leafspring.

Pass 18 Dec 2019 130,268 miles

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

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

Various corrosion around vehicle all outside of prescribed areas

Pass 25 Jan 2019 109,081 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 109,075 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer/tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake recording very low effort

Pass 10 Nov 2017 82,351 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

vehicle under sides corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2017 82,351 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

vehicle under sides corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 68,949 miles

corrosion in nearside side door step

bonnet prop missing

corrosion in nearside outer sill

corrosion in offside outer sill over 30cm away from prescribed areas

Fail 2 Nov 2016 68,949 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

bonnet prop missing

corrosion in nearside outer sill

corrosion in nearside side door step

corrosion in offside outer sill over 30cm away from prescribed areas

Pass 7 Nov 2015 63,793 miles

corrosion in offside outer sill,away from all prescribed areas

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 63,793 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/step area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion in offside outer sill,away from all prescribed areas

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to lower body sills

n/s side door stiff in operation

offside second and third row inner seat belts twisted and poor in operation

Pass 8 Nov 2013 56,270 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s side door stiff in operation

slight corrosion to o/s/f lower body sill

Fail 7 Nov 2013 56,250 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s side door stiff in operation

slight corrosion to o/s/f lower body sill

Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,304 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 52,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe positioned so that fumes are likely to enter the passenger compartment (7.1.5)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 30,775 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 199 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 20,277 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 20,276 miles

Speed limiter not fitted (6.9.3)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 16,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

hand brake near end of reserve travel

Pass 23 Aug 2007 11,579 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 6,536 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 HBL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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