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FV05 RFZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

153,572 mi
Last recorded153,572 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 RFZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 153,572 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NS front step holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OS front step holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 152,199 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 152,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 149,033 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 145,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 144,187 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Fail 3 May 2022 144,165 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 4th passenger row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 2nd passenger row (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 2nd passenger row (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2021 144,153 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 3rd row inner (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2nd row outer seat belt (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front outer sills corroded/thin

exhaust corroded

glass saftey hammer missing

rear tyres all perished/unable to verify date of tyres

steering rack inner joints slight wear

underside of vehicle has various areas of service rust some areas heaver than others

Pass 5 Jun 2019 141,916 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive back side of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged second row back (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 24 May 2019 141,910 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inside wheel arch area also by seat anchor/seat belt anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive back side of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged second row back (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced between leaf spring behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 24 May 2018 137,428 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour rear side marker (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front and rear outer sills rusty

both front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 21 May 2018 137,419 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front sill damaged

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrect colour rear side marker (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front and rear outer sills rusty

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2017 132,812 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front corrosion to the brake pipe under the wheel arch

Rear Outer excessive corrosion to the outer sills

Rear corrosion to the brake pipe running along the axle beam

stone chips to the swept area and A zone of the windscreen

Fail 22 May 2017 132,812 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated and function impaired (6.2.C.1a)

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front corrosion to the brake pipe under the wheel arch

Rear Outer excessive corrosion to the outer sills

Rear corrosion to the brake pipe running along the axle beam

stone chips to the swept area and A zone of the windscreen

Pass 26 May 2016 128,744 miles

Entrance/exit step damaged, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. step trim has been temporary repaired by strong tape/advise new trim replacement (6.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner body sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer body sill corroded

park brake warning not illuminating on dash

stone chips to the windscreen swept area

Fail 19 May 2016 128,744 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working centre (1.1.B.1c)

Nearside Front Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Nearside Inner Entrance/exit step damaged to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. step trim broken (6.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Front Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

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

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

Rear Emergency exit sign illegible (6.2.D.3)

Front inner brake pads worn thin/fluid level low

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner body sill corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn and perished close to the cords

Offside Rear Outer body sill corroded

park brake warning not illuminating on dash

stone chips to the windscreen swept area

windscreen wipers worn/split

Pass 10 Mar 2015 124,948 miles

small chip in windscreen swept area

Fail 9 Mar 2015 124,948 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

small chip in windscreen swept area

Pass 21 Mar 2014 120,846 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

o/s headlight glass cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2014 120,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

o/s headlight glass cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2013 117,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

damage to n/s/f seat belt

Pass 9 Feb 2012 110,121 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r marker light missing

rear silencer outer skin insecure

stone chips screen

Pass 7 Feb 2011 96,953 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

small cracks in screen

Fail 4 Feb 2011 96,953 miles

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

small cracks in screen

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 84,290 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,905 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 73,904 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Oil leak

rear seat belts twisted and slow to retract

Pass 17 Jun 2008 55,281 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 32,362 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 32,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 14,455 miles

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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FV05 RFZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 FV05 RFZ, 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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FV05 RFZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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