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FH05 MVT

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,496 mi
Last recorded124,496 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 124,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner sill holed/corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear floor in wheel arch corroded/holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner step corroded

Offside Front Outer sill holed/corroded but not in a prescribed

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top of chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail above the rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 118,084 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low on o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front service brake imbalance 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f chassis rail showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 111,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail under bonnet area below brake servo showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 104,509 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded & holed, not prescribed area

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both sills corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 17 Jan 2022 104,478 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded & holed, not prescribed area

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both sills corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 19 Jan 2021 97,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 92,881 miles

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

fuel filler/breather pipe damp, not leaking at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2019 83,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded.

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded.

Offside Front Inner sill corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on .1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 83,299 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit of 0.9 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded.

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded.

Offside Front Inner sill corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on .1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 72,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 63,644 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 56,537 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 49,195 miles

rear wheel bearings noisey

Fail 20 Jan 2015 49,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 27 Jan 2014 41,901 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,902 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,049 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 20,596 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,660 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 20,204 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 15,088 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 MVT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

FH05 MVT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is FH05 MVT safe to buy?

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