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FH05 VTN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,546 mi
Last recorded61,546 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 VTN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 61,546 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 60,846 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 43,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Surface cracking on tyre (no ply/cords exposed

Nearside Rear Surface cracking on tyre (no ply/cords exposed

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

Offside Rear Surface cracking on tyre (no ply/cords exposed

Pass 15 Jan 2018

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

customer advised that centre stop lamp not in use - taped over

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2016 38,850 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 35,755 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in the side wall

Fail 18 Nov 2015 35,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in the side wall

Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,625 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 31,336 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 31,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 16,509 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,340 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,087 miles

Slight play in steering arms

Fail 16 Jun 2010 14,087 miles

Slight play in steering arms

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 13,548 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,193 miles

front wipers smearing screen

rear bump stops hitting axle

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 VTN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTN, 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 VTN registered?

FH05 VTN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is FH05 VTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 VTN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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