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HN05 SOU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,486 mi
Last recorded90,486 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 SOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 90,486 miles

Lower general underbody corrosion

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Inner sill corroded - length of vehicle

Nearside Inner step box corroded

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded - length of vehicle

Offside Inner step box corroded

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 85,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Lower under body corrosion

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Inner sill corroded - length of vehicle

Nearside Inner step box corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded - length of vehicle

Offside Inner step box corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 83,364 miles

underbody corroded

underbody holed inner sills and steps

Pass 30 Nov 2022 81,495 miles

underbody welded and undersealed

Pass 9 Dec 2021 79,324 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 76,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall deteriorating

general under body corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2020 76,334 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to no image nsf (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin detached

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 74,248 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 71,481 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 70,053 miles

Offside Rear chassis surface rust

Pass 28 Sep 2016 67,328 miles

Offside Front seat belt fraying

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Rear rubber bump stops perrished

Fail 26 Sep 2016 67,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & offside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front seat belt fraying

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Rear rubber bump stops perrished

Pass 12 Oct 2015 64,844 miles

rear spring bump stops poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,767 miles

offside front door sill surface rust

Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,347 miles

exhaust center box cover rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,696 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,718 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 16 Mar 2010 38,934 miles

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

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,934 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,756 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,766 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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HN05 SOU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HN05 SOU, 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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What year was HN05 SOU registered?

HN05 SOU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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