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HV05 NBG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,881 mi
Last recorded157,881 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 NBG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 157,881 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to centre exhaust

surface corrosion to front discs

Pass 28 Oct 2014 142,271 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 142,265 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 111,032 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 85,301 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyre valves deteriorated

offside front tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,301 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyre valves deteriorated

offside front tyre valve deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2010 77,969 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,969 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 69,087 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 69,087 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 59,448 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 59,448 miles

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

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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HV05 NBG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HV05 NBG, 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 HV05 NBG registered?

HV05 NBG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is HV05 NBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV05 NBG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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