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FH05 VVX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

167,780 mi
Last recorded167,780 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 VVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 167,780 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and Nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 167,774 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner chassis rail (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached missing (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both bearings (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and Nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 162,472 miles

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

Front Steering box has seepage steering (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 135,066 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner arches outer arches inner sills outer sills very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 152,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 150,502 miles

AUXILIARY BELT HEAVILY CRACKING.

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING. (1.1.11 (c))

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX SPLIT,ADVISE WELD UP (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 150,502 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working POSSIBLE WIPER BLADES REQUIRED. (3.5 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER & INNER SILL CORRODED THROUGH/STEP. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OSF OUTER & INNER SILL CORRODED THROUGH/STEP (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

AUXILIARY BELT HEAVILY CRACKING.

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING. (1.1.11 (c))

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

NO REVERSE LIGHTS.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated NSR INNER TYRE FLAT. (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Dropside slightly loose BOLTS LOOSE . (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX SPLIT,ADVISE WELD UP (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

all repairs heavily covered in underseal

brake pipes covered in grease

prop centre bearing worn

Fail 2 May 2018

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sills inner and outer, both sides inner wings very heavily corroded and holed os inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front sides corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear outer tyres (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 147,702 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 147,693 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 146,766 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 145,238 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 145,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 140,784 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 134,276 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 134,276 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 133,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 133,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 131,463 miles

fuel spilt on rear of engine (new pump fitted and blead )

Fail 1 Aug 2011 131,463 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

fuel spilt on rear of engine (new pump fitted and blead )

Pass 29 Jul 2010 113,596 miles

steering rack damp/ n/s/r shocker damp/ brake pipe across axle corroded/ REAR TYRES ON LIMIT REQUIRE ATTENSION/

Fail 20 Jul 2010 113,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

steering rack damp/ n/s/r shocker damp/ brake pipe across axle corroded/ REAR TYRES ON LIMIT REQUIRE ATTENSION/

Pass 4 Aug 2008 64,422 miles

n/s/r lens cracked/ o/s/r lens mounting damaged/ o/s/f link arm bolt damaged/ lower arms bushes cracking/ front pads low/ handbrake cables fouling wheels/ damage to n/s/f wheel arch/ interior mirror missing/

Fail 31 Jul 2008 64,420 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r lens cracked/ o/s/r lens mounting damaged/ o/s/f link arm bolt damaged/ lower arms bushes cracking/ front pads low/ handbrake cables fouling wheels/ damage to n/s/f wheel arch/ interior mirror missing/

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 VVX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VVX, 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 VVX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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