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FH05 KVP

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

106,754 mi
Last recorded106,754 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 KVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 106,754 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2026 106,754 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2025 105,336 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills,both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills,both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 102,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes BOTH sides slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH sides outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH sides rear corners to outer wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 102,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes BOTH sides slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH sides outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH sides rear corners to outer wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 100,420 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front body has corrosion not in prescribed areas.

n/s and o/s sills have corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2023 100,355 miles

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

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

n/s outer sill corroded

rear bumper corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2022 100,204 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 91,195 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside middle side marker inop

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

revers lights inop

Fail 11 Nov 2021 90,857 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn 2nd centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside middle side marker inop

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

revers lights inop

Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,359 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 81,096 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 73,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 73,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 69,068 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 69,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Spare tyre defective flat

no reverse lights

Fail 21 Nov 2016 67,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective flat

no reverse lights

Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,172 miles

Centre Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 64,172 miles

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

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

Centre Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 57,880 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 54,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 54,179 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 50,745 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 50,740 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2011 47,369 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 42,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,765 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 30,983 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,961 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 27,961 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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 KVP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 KVP, 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 KVP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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