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HG05 VWR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

270,406 mi
Last recorded270,406 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 VWR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 270,406 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch starting to corrode but not in prescribed area

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 Front inner wheel arch starting to corrode but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear position marker light inop

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

various areas of floor, chassis and sills starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jul 2024 270,406 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch starting to corrode but not in prescribed area

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 Front inner wheel arch starting to corrode but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear position marker light inop

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

various areas of floor, chassis and sills starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2023 265,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under the bonnet chassis corroded under body corroded front to rear and power steering pipe corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2023 265,336 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under the bonnet chassis corroded under body corroded front to rear and power steering pipe corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 265,336 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under body corrosion all round (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under bonnet corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack still pipes corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust braket broken but still secure

Vehicle as been turned in to a camper 85%of the work already carried out

Fail 22 Jun 2021 265,336 miles

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

Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under body corrosion all round (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under bonnet corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack still pipes corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust braket broken but still secure

Vehicle as been turned in to a camper 85%of the work already carried out

Pass 2 Feb 2019 265,329 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover corroded

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

at the time of test seats were missing

front disc are worn

under the bonnet body corroded and under body corroded front to rear

Pass 3 Nov 2017 259,174 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 259,142 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged tank breather (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 8,715 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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HG05 VWR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HG05 VWR, 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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HG05 VWR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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