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FP05 HCO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,603 mi
Last recorded178,603 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 HCO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 178,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 178,600 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 176,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 29 Jan 2024 175,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/75/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 29 Jan 2024 175,087 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/75/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 10 Feb 2023 171,248 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 168,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 168,617 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 203,546 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to front windscreen, not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 196,679 miles

Central Front Upper weep on rocker cover

Central Rear weep on diff

Pass 4 Apr 2018 190,260 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both cab outer sills corroded

both front wheel arches corroded

rear brake balance just met

rear chassis general corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2017 182,437 miles

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

tyres worn

Pass 10 May 2016 173,936 miles

Movement in rear spring eye bushes.

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating.

Corrosion forming on and near prescribed area's.

Movement in inner rack joints.

Movement in rear anti-roll bar system.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened O/S and N/S (5.2.2a)

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 10 May 2016 173,936 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating.

Corrosion forming on and near prescribed area's.

Movement in inner rack joints.

Movement in rear anti-roll bar system.

Movement in rear spring eye bushes.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened O/S and N/S (5.2.2a)

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 7 May 2015 167,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2015 167,929 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 153,718 miles

crack in n/s/f screen

Pass 29 Apr 2013 139,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 123,118 miles

Fluid weeping very slightly from brake fluid reservoir seal to master cylinder area

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 107,259 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 4 May 2011 107,259 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 10 May 2010 91,775 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,381 miles

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

offside front tyre flat

Fail 20 Apr 2009 75,381 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front tyre flat

Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,436 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on tread on outer edge

Fail 28 Apr 2008 58,436 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre getting low on tread on outer edge

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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FP05 HCO 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 69.2%.

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 FP05 HCO, 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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FP05 HCO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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