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B2 WHL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

173,446 mi
Last recorded173,446 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 WHL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 173,446 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 173,119 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 172,755 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 171,930 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 171,093 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 170,233 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 169,636 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 169,636 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 167,598 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 166,214 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 162,613 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 160,369 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 160,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 158,322 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 156,536 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 156,536 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 153,939 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 153,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 150,774 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 146,521 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 146,521 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 131,401 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak around engine

Fail 21 Dec 2009 131,401 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak around engine

Pass 7 Jan 2009 97,849 miles

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

oil leak around bottom of engine

Fail 6 Jan 2009 97,849 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

oil leak around bottom of engine

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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B2 WHL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 B2 WHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B2 WHL registered?

B2 WHL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is B2 WHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 WHL shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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