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FH05 DVF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,913 mi
Last recorded185,913 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 185,913 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above both rear bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

age related corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2025 185,830 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above both rear bump stops, multi skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

age related corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2024 177,848 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 177,848 miles

Central Rear Upper Prop shaft bearing excessively worn prop shaft support mounting has excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm bonded bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis and inner wing excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner body panel has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member and inner wing excessively corodded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis and inner wing excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 177,786 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Body Mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 177,764 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to the compromised structural strength of the suspension and steering prescribed areas (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen BOTH (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 176,584 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 176,515 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 176,440 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 176,377 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 175,763 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 174,294 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 173,650 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 170,463 miles

the vehicle passed the emissions test no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 14 Sep 2015 168,958 miles

ADVISE CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE

ADVISE CORROSION TO BOTH REAR CHASSIS RAIL

ADVISE FRONT TYRE WEAR

Fail 14 Sep 2015 168,958 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

ADVISE CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE

ADVISE CORROSION TO BOTH REAR CHASSIS RAIL

ADVISE FRONT TYRE WEAR

Pass 3 Sep 2014 164,963 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 164,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise condition of both front brake discs, advise rp

advise corrosion to all chassis rails, advise clean and treat.

advise corrosion to front brake pipes

advise front brake pads low, advise rp

advise this vehicle is a camper conversion, and no longer a goods vehicle at time of test

Fail 10 Aug 2013 159,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2013 159,546 miles

all brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2012 147,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded (border line pass and advise)

Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded (border line pass and advise)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Aug 2012 147,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded (border line pass and advise)

Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded (border line pass and advise)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Aug 2011 138,422 miles

Handbrake lever travel high.

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

N/S/R handbrake efficiency poor.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Vehicle smoky until warm.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 138,422 miles

Handbrake lever travel high.

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

N/S/R handbrake efficiency poor.

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Vehicle smoky until warm.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 124,599 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 124,596 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 109,072 miles

Intercooler split

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2009 109,040 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Intercooler split

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 82,150 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 82,143 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

viscous fan coupling worn

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 DVF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DVF, 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 DVF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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