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FH05 MVC

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,908 mi
Last recorded104,908 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 MVC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 104,908 miles

no reverse lights

o/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

underside of vehicle in very poor condition due to corrasion front door steps inner sill both sides

Fail 21 Jun 2024 104,908 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/75/16 116/114r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

front brake pads wearing thin and discs slightly corroded

front reg plate slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing close to wear bars

no reverse lights

o/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

underside of vehicle in very poor condition due to corrasion front door steps inner sill both sides

Pass 11 Jul 2023 102,721 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2023 102,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust shield loose

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on limit 215/75/16 116 /114 r

slight oil leak

underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion i.e front door steps and inner sills

Pass 13 Jun 2022 94,754 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars 215/75/16c 116/114r

Fail 13 Jun 2022 94,754 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars 215/75/16c 116/114r

Pass 7 Jun 2021 90,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall worn

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 90,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall worn

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 87,391 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 87,391 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 80,981 miles

n/s/f steering side arm has slight play at inner ball joint

Fail 22 May 2019 80,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

inside edge rear tyres worn and tyres worn close to wear bars

n/s/f steering side arm has slight play at inner ball joint

Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,755 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 77,755 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 74,492 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 74,492 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,723 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,109 miles

offside rear tyre slightly mishapen

Fail 15 Jun 2015 59,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,846 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 45,786 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,868 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 36,142 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 30,238 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,460 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,943 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 9,246 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 MVC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MVC, 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 MVC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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