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FH05 DTU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

248,768 mi
Last recorded248,768 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 DTU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 248,768 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

h/brake efficiency only just met

nearside rear inner tyre out of shape

Pass 4 May 2024 243,577 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2024 243,545 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 236,508 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 236,508 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 236,463 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by suspension (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch suspension (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 228,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front inner wing and rear cross axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis and crossmembers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step sections have been cut out and modified areas surrounding are badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front inner wing and rear cross axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis and crossmembers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step sections have been cut out and modified areas surrounding are badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 130,819 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 130,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019
Fail 29 Jan 2019

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 121,208 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 121,204 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 115,213 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 109,748 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 109,740 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,403 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 96,796 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 96,796 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 87,287 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 87,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 77,612 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 77,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 68,632 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 68,632 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,573 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 59,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,942 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 48,942 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,730 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,473 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 22,473 miles

Nearside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 9,204 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.8.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.8.A.5b)

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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FH05 DTU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FH05 DTU, 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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FH05 DTU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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