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D3 RVU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

45,682 mi
Last recorded45,682 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 RVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 45,682 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 43,601 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 40,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of chassis rail visible in engine bay corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded by steering rack pinion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 40,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Different size to other tyres fitted to vehicle (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of chassis rail visible in engine bay corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded by steering rack pinion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 39,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 39,483 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 2.97% max .9 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus

Pass 20 Aug 2021 38,609 miles

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition corrosion to sill (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 27 Aug 2020 38,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill surface corrolsion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 37,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front of chassis has surface corrosion viewable from engine bay

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak suspect rear main oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack feed hose surface corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both sills have surface corrosion

fuel hose next to tank deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2019 37,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation rises unevenly to offside rear (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x1 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front of chassis has surface corrosion viewable from engine bay

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak suspect rear main oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack feed hose surface corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both sills have surface corrosion

fuel hose next to tank deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2019 37,311 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 36,034 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHES SPLIT

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F BELT

Fail 30 Aug 2018 36,015 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working o/s (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective O/S 4TH ROW AISLE BELT (7.1.2 (e))

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHES SPLIT

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F BELT

Pass 12 Jul 2017 33,760 miles

Nearside Rear Inner nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer tyre flat

Pass 21 Jul 2016 30,891 miles

antifreeze over full

both sills have surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2016 30,891 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2nd to last row (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2nd to last row (5.2.5b)

antifreeze over full

both sills have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2015 28,008 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,082 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 23,632 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

prop centre bearing play (2nd)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 20,447 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,802 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 9,083 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 7,258 miles

check seat belt fitment slow to retract

Pass 10 Jul 2008 5,853 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 4,405 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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D3 RVU 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 76%.

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 D3 RVU, 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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D3 RVU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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