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DU05 FVZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FVZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner and outer sills and step corroded and holed

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner and outer sills and step corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sills corroded and holed

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

Offside Front Door step corroded and holed

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2024

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sills corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Door step corroded and holed

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sills corroded and holed.

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

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

Rear Seat belts not accessible to check.

Fail 29 Jun 2023

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sills corroded and holed.

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

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

Rear Seat belts not accessible to check.

Pass 8 Jul 2022

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 76,372 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drivers step corroded

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded and holed

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

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

Rear seat belts not checked as to cluttered to get to!

Fail 2 Jul 2021 76,372 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drivers step corroded

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded and holed

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear seat belts not checked as to cluttered to get to!

Pass 6 Mar 2020 68,085 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drivers step corroded

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded and holed

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,070 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,758 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine drive belt perished & cracked

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion top of chassis when viewed from under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tipper body floor holed

Fail 8 Mar 2018 56,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine drive belt perished & cracked

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion top of chassis when viewed from under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tipper body floor holed

Pass 8 Mar 2017

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear seat belts not tested as the rear bench seat has been removed for the mot re-test.

Fail 8 Mar 2017

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016
Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,435 miles

centre rear seat belt removed

rear brake balance poor

Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,421 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2014 96,421 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,377 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 32,006 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 28,794 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 28,794 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,685 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 26,685 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,440 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 16,711 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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DU05 FVZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FVZ, 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 FVZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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