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HY55 XSE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

199,916 mi
Last recorded199,916 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 199,916 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 186,083 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

rear silencer derteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2012 186,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

rear silencer derteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2011 168,513 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 168,513 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 31 Aug 2010 145,090 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 145,090 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 145,019 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

different type leaf springs fitted on rear

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush in poor condition

n/s/r tyre near wear limit

play in n/s/f w/bearing

spare tyre below wear limit

Pass 19 Aug 2010 145,019 miles

different type leaf springs fitted on rear

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush in poor condition

n/s/r tyre near wear limit

play in n/s/f w/bearing

spare tyre below wear limit

Pass 8 Sep 2009 127,006 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 127,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 96,799 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 96,799 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XSE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XSE, 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 XSE registered?

HY55 XSE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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