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FH05 MVM

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,895 mi
Last recorded125,895 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2019 125,895 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated centre / rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear chassis rails/inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle seal damp

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both rear axle ends have slight end float play

Pass 30 Jul 2018 115,473 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 115,473 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 106,611 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust rear rubber mount split.

nearside rear tyre wall perished.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 96,957 miles

Offside Rear brake drum has signs of fluid leak

Fail 19 Sep 2016 96,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum has signs of fluid leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,016 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 84,016 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,638 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,845 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 57,845 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,184 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 51,184 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,463 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear axla hud shafts slight free play on both shafts

Fail 25 Aug 2011 42,454 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear axla hud shafts slight free play on both shafts

Pass 26 Aug 2010 32,277 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,057 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 17,696 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,235 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 12,230 miles

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

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 MVM is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MVM, 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 MVM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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