2005 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · LR55 HBO
2005 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 116,686 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR55 HBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 116,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR55 HBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit (LR55 HBO) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Steering (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Fuel pipe leaking Fuel Breather Hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
LR55 HBO Mileage History
- 07/11/2023115,155 mi
- 17/11/2023115,159 mi+4 mi
- 04/11/2024116,667 mi+1,508 mi
- 07/11/2024116,671 mi+4 mi
- 14/11/2025116,686 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 758 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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