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HY55 XSD

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,801 mi
Last recorded149,801 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 XSD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 149,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear rear inner wing corroded

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front footwell corroded

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear sill corroded

aux belt frayed

o/s/f n/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 149,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear rear inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear rear inner wing corroded

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front footwell corroded

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear sill corroded

aux belt frayed

o/s/f n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 138,799 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 129,168 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 116,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush debounded (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush debounded (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 106,851 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 99,892 miles

nearside front offside front lower arm inner bush slightly debounded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,927 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front and offside front discs are worn slightly

offside front steering arm has play in it

Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,592 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,767 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,093 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 XSD is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

HY55 XSD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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