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DU05 FVL

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

237,112 mi
Last recorded237,112 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 237,112 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis and under body corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 237,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis and under body corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 234,740 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 220,299 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch covered heavily with underseal

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 220,299 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch covered heavily with underseal

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 211,396 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Sill & Floor covered in heavily sealant

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 198,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 198,563 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 186,987 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s inner and outer sill covered heavily with sealant

Pass 14 Nov 2019 178,890 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 178,890 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 176,021 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 174,429 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 174,429 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 172,923 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 171,453 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 169,451 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 167,551 miles

Exhaust silencer damaged

Nail in nearside rear inner tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 167,551 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust silencer damaged

Nail in nearside rear inner tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 165,609 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 163,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 161,332 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 157,839 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 145,464 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 145,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 112,144 miles

Propshaft component defective

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DU05 FVL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DU05 FVL, 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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DU05 FVL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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