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HT05 MFF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

20,020 mi
Last recorded20,020 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 MFF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 20,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody corrosion in places

Pass 15 Feb 2025 18,766 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 18,021 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 18,021 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 17,040 miles

front of off side lower sill panel area rusted through

Pass 14 Feb 2019 15,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 9,242 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 9,241 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 6,003 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 6,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 3,009 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 50,620 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 50,620 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner sliding door handle broken but still able to open.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,709 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 40,149 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 40,149 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,555 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 35,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 29,950 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs rusted

offside inner & outer sill damaged

wiper blades worn

Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,850 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 24,844 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 17,356 miles

engine oil leak

play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Aug 2007 11,227 miles

engine oil leak

play in rear wheel bearings

rear brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.5b)

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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HT05 MFF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HT05 MFF, 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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HT05 MFF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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