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HY55 XSA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

259,855 mi
Last recorded259,855 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 259,855 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror casing damaged (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

general corrosion on vehicle and chassis area but not weakened

Fail 10 Feb 2017 259,855 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror casing damaged (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working both no plate bulbs not working (1.1.C.1d)

general corrosion on vehicle and chassis area but not weakened

Pass 13 Feb 2016 244,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 244,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 228,147 miles

Offside front brake pipe corroded

severe engine oil leaks

Fail 11 Feb 2015 228,145 miles

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

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded

severe engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Feb 2014 208,396 miles

offside and nearside rear spring rear bushes very worn

Fail 7 Feb 2014 208,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

low effort nearside parking brake

low effort nearside service brake

offside and nearside rear spring rear bushes very worn

underside of vehicle covered in oil nearside rear

Pass 9 Feb 2013 181,771 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 181,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 147,274 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Feb 2012 147,274 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2011 114,686 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 84,474 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 78,672 miles

n/s/r hub bearing has end float

Pass 1 Aug 2008 59,449 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 XSA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XSA, 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 XSA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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