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HT05 MGO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,659 mi
Last recorded185,659 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 185,659 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 180,851 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s inner sills poor condiotion slight corrored

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2019 175,317 miles

Offside inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

rear tipping body corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 175,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking fluid leak on shoes (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking fluid leak over shoes (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively bearing rubber worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 168,541 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 168,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working all (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 161,217 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 161,217 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 156,737 miles

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

front brake pipes corroded

handbrake travel

offside rear lights only worked after wiring wobbled

play in rack offside

Pass 19 Jul 2013 150,029 miles

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

play in rack offside

Pass 26 Jul 2012 136,059 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 136,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 123,823 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 106,051 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 106,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 90,289 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 71,397 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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HT05 MGO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MGO, 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 MGO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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