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HY55 XRP

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

141,932 mi
Last recorded141,932 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 XRP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 141,932 miles

Nearside Body side support corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2018 141,836 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring worn Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Body side support corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 134,376 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front brake balance poor under light braking

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides lower swivels (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre cuts in tread

Rear exhaust mounting insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 134,340 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front brake balance poor under light braking

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides lower swivels (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre cuts in tread

Rear exhaust mounting insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 121,624 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 110,912 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 100,424 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 100,330 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 90,042 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 89,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 80,266 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 80,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 70,878 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 70,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,554 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 60,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 54,201 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,201 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,716 miles

Fuel filler cover flap loose.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 66,716 miles

Fuel filler cover flap loose.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XRP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XRP, 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 XRP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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