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FH05 MVE

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,247 mi
Last recorded91,247 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 MVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 91,247 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 87,122 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 87,122 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 85,884 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 83,775 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 83,756 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,752 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 24 Nov 2021 79,752 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 77,618 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 73,115 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 68,992 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 64,125 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 58,490 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 52,337 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 52,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,672 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,609 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 41,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,588 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,194 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,588 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,980 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 19,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,468 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,405 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 MVE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH05 MVE registered?

FH05 MVE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is FH05 MVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 MVE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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