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ET54 HVR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

26,751 mi
Last recorded26,751 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 HVR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 26,751 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 26,744 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired cross member as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired cross member as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired quarter as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner step area as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired quarter as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2025 25,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 23,166 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 22,550 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 20,077 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 20,077 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 19,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 19,223 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 18,480 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 18,042 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 17,157 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 16,303 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 15,621 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 14,493 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 13,679 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 12,984 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 12,984 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 11,711 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 10,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 10,026 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 8,460 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 4,272 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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ET54 HVR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 ET54 HVR, 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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What year was ET54 HVR registered?

ET54 HVR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is ET54 HVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 HVR 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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