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FH05 FBE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,871 mi
Last recorded138,871 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 138,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 84,788 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 82,458 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2024 82,453 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2023 81,786 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2023 81,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2022 81,139 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 81,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

first aid kit out of date

Pass 30 Sep 2021 81,052 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 81,046 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 80,680 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 80,680 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 79,222 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,619 miles

Rear wheels have slight end float

Pass 28 Dec 2016 125,526 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 123,588 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged tank breather pipe (7.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 74,889 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 115,388 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front inner sterring rack jount has slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2012 110,489 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 110,489 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 106,211 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 102,281 miles

slight play in offside, inner steering rack joint

Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,511 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 56,839 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 45,750 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,391 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,982 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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FH05 FBE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH05 FBE, 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 FH05 FBE registered?

FH05 FBE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is FH05 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 FBE shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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