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HY55 HDG

2005 Ford Transit

Purple Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,260 mi
Last recorded128,260 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 HDG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 128,260 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 128,250 miles

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 232,221 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 232,221 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 210,463 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorating

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear chassis crossbraces corroding

Rear vehicle structure corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2015 188,289 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 166,623 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 166,623 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 114,953 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 98,358 miles

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 Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 98,358 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 76,386 miles

offside front hub bearing worn.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,867 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,365 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 15,053 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 8,646 miles

emergency door top locking mechanism missing

Pass 11 Aug 2006 2,861 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 HDG is a 2005 Ford Transit in Purple with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HY55 HDG, 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 HY55 HDG registered?

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

Is HY55 HDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 HDG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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