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FH05 MVV

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,522 mi
Last recorded119,522 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2024 119,522 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play excessive end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play excessive end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe hanger corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear corrosion hole between inner wheel arch to floor

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Nearside side sliding door not opening from outside

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole in chassis leg under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both rear brake back plates damp

corrosion on outer sill panels

general underside corrosion

offside Rear corrosion hole between inner wheel arch to floor

Pass 24 Apr 2023

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe hanger corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear corrosion hole between inner wheel arch to floor

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole in chassis leg under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear brake back plates damp

end float play in both rear hubs.Advise further investigation

exhaust silencer outer skin coming away

offside Rear corrosion hole between inner wheel arch to floor

Fail 24 Apr 2023

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe hanger corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear corrosion hole between inner wheel arch to floor

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole in chassis leg under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear brake back plates damp

end float play in both rear hubs.Advise further investigation

exhaust silencer outer skin coming away

offside Rear corrosion hole between inner wheel arch to floor

Pass 1 Mar 2022 118,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe hanger corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear corrosion hole between inner wheel arch to floor

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole in inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small corrosion hole in side of chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear corrosion hole between inner wheel arch to floor

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

both rear brake back plates damp

end float play in both rear hubs.

exhaust silencer outer skin coming away

Fail 16 Feb 2022 118,984 miles

Nearside Front 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 Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced front of spring mounting point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe hanger corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear corrosion hole between inner wheel arch to floor

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole in inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small corrosion hole in side of chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear corrosion hole between inner wheel arch to floor

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

both rear brake back plates damp

end float play in both rear hubs.

exhaust silencer outer skin coming away

Pass 17 Feb 2021 97,578 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 97,500 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis adjacent to spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 94,940 miles

Slight corrosion to nsr sill, just outside prescribed area.

Fail 16 Jan 2020 94,928 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis adjacent to upper shock absorber mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis adjacent to upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to nsr sill, just outside prescribed area.

Pass 25 Jan 2019 90,153 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 84,667 miles

Slight end float play to rear hubs.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 77,951 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,587 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,584 miles

Fuel filler neck vacuum pipe perished, not leaking at time of test.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 51,705 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 48,116 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 41,183 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 36,360 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 29,211 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 20,718 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 15,818 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 MVV 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 76.2%.

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 MVV, 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 MVV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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