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FH05 YHV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

159,102 mi
Last recorded159,102 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 159,102 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer sills corroded

Rear chassis covered in sealant

Under body corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 138,090 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner sill covered heavily with sealant

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 Chassis covered heavily with sealant

Rear Outer sills covered heavily with sealant

Fail 30 Oct 2018 138,090 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Inner sill covered heavily with sealant

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 Chassis covered heavily with sealant

Rear Outer sills covered heavily with sealant

Pass 4 Nov 2017 118,052 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s front inner step area traces of body filler and under seal (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s inner and outer step area traces of body filler and underseal (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Leaf spring slipper slightly worn both rear corroded (2.4.B.5)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel needs adjustment or repair (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all under body (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear inner and outer sill both sides traces of body filler and under seal all (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 118,052 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s front inner step area traces of body filler and under seal (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s inner and outer step area traces of body filler and underseal (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Leaf spring slipper slightly worn both rear corroded (2.4.B.5)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel needs adjustment or repair (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all under body (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear inner and outer sill both sides traces of body filler and under seal all (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 117,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and out sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Inner rack end play

oil leak

the all under side and outer sill are corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 109,238 miles

Offside Front INNER RACK END - SLIGHT PLAY

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 109,238 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level low

Pass 29 Aug 2015 99,720 miles

Offside front inner rack end slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,422 miles

Offside front inner rack end. play in ball joint

Fail 1 Sep 2014 92,312 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside front inner rack end. play in ball joint

Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,627 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 85,627 miles

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

Both rear tyre low and badly cracking

Offside front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 18 Dec 2012 82,031 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 82,031 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 76,257 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 76,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 72,264 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 72,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 64,709 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 54,786 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 54,699 miles

Rear bumper insecure

offside front play in steering rack

Fail 11 Aug 2008 54,697 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear bumper insecure

offside front play in steering rack

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 YHV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 YHV, 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 YHV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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