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FH05 MWP

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,585 mi
Last recorded137,585 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 137,585 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise :- nearside front brake performance low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play in and out movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight in and out movemant (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise:- both rear brake back plates damp but not brake fluid

Fail 22 Jul 2019 137,519 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

back plates damp

Pass 23 Oct 2018 134,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 128,776 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 110,996 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 88,994 miles

oil loss at rear brake back plates both sides

Fail 15 Jan 2016 88,921 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil loss at rear brake back plates both sides

Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 60,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,564 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,567 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,954 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,285 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 22,522 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,522 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,023 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,743 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 MWP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MWP, 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 MWP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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