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HY55 XSM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,918 mi
Last recorded169,918 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 169,918 miles

Oil leak

offside front step corroding

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 15 Jul 2015 169,918 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Retractable step not operating correctly (6.1.E.2)

Rear Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Oil leak

offside front step corroding

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 30 Jul 2014 159,274 miles

Oil leak

front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

offside handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2014 159,268 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

offside handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2013 144,776 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 144,776 miles

Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 132,818 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 120,499 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 107,292 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 97,180 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 87,636 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 62,778 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 62,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil or grease (3.5.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,052 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 XSM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

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

Is HY55 XSM safe to buy?

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