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B3 WRH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

176,590 mi
Last recorded176,590 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 WRH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 176,590 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (rear valence) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front door steps corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2025 176,529 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (engine mount) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. spring mount (jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (rear valence) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front door steps corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 169,970 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 162,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 157,118 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

exhaust down pipe flexi starting to blow

rear brake pipes on axle corroded in places

Pass 5 Oct 2021 150,581 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part corroded part undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle underside undersealed

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 145,117 miles

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

underside undersealed.

Pass 3 Oct 2019 141,357 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 136,333 miles

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

underside undersealed.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 127,188 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 120,915 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 114,489 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 108,505 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 104,203 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 104,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 98,490 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 95,210 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 81,734 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 81,734 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 66,404 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 66,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,556 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 41,073 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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B3 WRH is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B3 WRH, 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 B3 WRH registered?

B3 WRH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is B3 WRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 WRH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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