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FB05 HZM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,459 mi
Last recorded89,459 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 HZM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 89,459 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 86,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 85,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe nearside where hanger broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 85,415 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlight kick the wrong way suspect lhd headlamps fitted as left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe nearside where hanger broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 78,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 74,963 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,793 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 69,019 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 66,932 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 6 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 65,191 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,758 miles

both headlamps beam masked

Pass 16 Mar 2016 62,858 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 62,887 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 61,665 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 56,804 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,293 miles

fuel flap clip broken

o/s rearouter tyre tread showing cracks

o/sn/s front tyres tread pattern showing cracks

Fail 23 Nov 2012 51,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel flap clip broken

o/s rearouter tyre tread showing cracks

o/sn/s front tyres tread pattern showing cracks

Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,579 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,087 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,939 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 38,938 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 34,781 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 34,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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FB05 HZM 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 73.9%.

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 FB05 HZM, 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 FB05 HZM registered?

FB05 HZM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FB05 HZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB05 HZM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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