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FH05 MWU

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

123,042 mi
Last recorded123,042 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 123,042 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 123,042 miles

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 121,552 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 117,082 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 105,779 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 105,777 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer chassis above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer chassis above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Center mount (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 98,855 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 97,459 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 97,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 88,541 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush detoriating

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wishbone bush detoriating

Fail 20 May 2019 88,541 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front wishbone bush detoriating

Offside Front wishbone bush detoriating

Pass 8 May 2018 74,211 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 11 May 2017 65,641 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 59,889 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 59,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,724 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 45,724 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 35,800 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 33,878 miles

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 33,878 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,541 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,182 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,502 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 15,702 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 15,702 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 11,374 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 11,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 7,980 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 MWU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MWU, 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 MWU registered?

FH05 MWU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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