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FD05 LHY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,504 mi
Last recorded96,504 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 LHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 96,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 96,039 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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 webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Under vehicle and components has corrosion around

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 95,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Oil leak, but not excessive

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers

Offside Front Wing mirror has slight damage Brake pedal wearing smooth

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Under vehicle and components has slight corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2023 95,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Oil leak, but not excessive

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers

Offside Front Wing mirror has slight damage Brake pedal wearing smooth

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Under vehicle and components has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2022 95,604 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing mirror has slight damage

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

Under vehicle and components has slight corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2022 95,604 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing mirror has slight damage

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

Under vehicle and components has slight corrosion

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 95,208 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 94,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 94,872 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 94,474 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 93,905 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 93,165 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,474 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 92,474 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 91,714 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 90,320 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 88,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 88,475 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 81,845 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 81,845 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Jul 2010 70,589 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake/clutch pedal rubbers worn

o/s front seat slight movment

Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,813 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 59,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 46,973 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 46,973 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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FD05 LHY 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 72%.

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 FD05 LHY, 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 FD05 LHY registered?

FD05 LHY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is FD05 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 LHY shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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