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FL05 HWT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,011 mi
Last recorded135,011 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 HWT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 135,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 136,514 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 134,360 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 134,358 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 132,079 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis at rear above rear axel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis at above rear axel (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 130,824 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above bump stop (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 130,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above bump stop (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 128,689 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 125,208 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 118,934 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge not a reason for rejection at time of test

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge not a reason for rejection at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2013 110,876 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 101,922 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 90,905 miles

both front brake discs worn not excessive at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,116 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 66,273 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,149 miles

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

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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FL05 HWT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FL05 HWT, 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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FL05 HWT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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