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HY55 XRN

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

181,246 mi
Last recorded181,246 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 XRN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 181,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Light corrosion in places

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Very bottom right hand corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 178,717 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Very bottom right hand corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 176,689 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Very bottom right hand corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 173,138 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Very bottom right hand corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 168,766 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 164,620 miles

offside front drive shaft support bearing a little noisy

Pass 14 Sep 2019 162,591 miles

Offside front drive shaft support bearing a little noisy

Pass 29 Sep 2018 161,466 miles

Nearside front wiper blade is a little smeary

Pass 30 Sep 2017 159,557 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 156,124 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 151,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 145,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 136,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 136,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 778,635 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2012 778,635 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 102,963 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 102,963 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 82,926 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2010 82,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 66,269 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 66,269 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,616 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 XRN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HY55 XRN, 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 XRN registered?

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

Is HY55 XRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 XRN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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