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HV05 RXR

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 RXR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024

Slight corrosion O/S front around engine mount

Slight corrosion O/S rear wheel arch

Pass 16 Mar 2023
Fail 6 Mar 2023 797,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2022

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

Nearside Inner And Outer Sill Corroded And Holed

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

Vehicle Has Corrosion And Repair To Underside

Fail 7 Mar 2022

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Leaf Spring Anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear Leaf Spring Shackle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear Leaf Spring Shackle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner And Outer Sill Corroded And Holed

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

Vehicle Has Corrosion And Repair To Underside

Pass 9 Mar 2021

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

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

Vehicle Underside And Sills Have Corrosion And Repair

Pass 16 Mar 2020 89,587 miles

General underbody corrosion and welded repairs.

Fail 9 Mar 2020 89,579 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion and welded repairs.

Pass 9 Mar 2019 83,509 miles

Corrosion And Repair To Under Both Wheel Arches

Corrosion And Repair To Underside Of Vehicle

Corrosion To Both Inner And Outer Sills

Offside Inner Sill Corroded And Holed But Not Within 30cm Of Anything

Fail 5 Mar 2019 83,500 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Outrigger 30cm From Leaf Spring Shackle Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf Spring Front Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf Spring Shackle Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Outrigger 30cm From Leaf Spring Shackle Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf Spring Front Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf Spring Shackle Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion And Repair To Under Both Wheel Arches

Corrosion And Repair To Underside Of Vehicle

Corrosion To Both Inner And Outer Sills

Offside Inner Sill Corroded And Holed But Not Within 30cm Of Anything

Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,011 miles

Corrosion & repair to under rear wheel archs

Corrosion & repair to under side of vehicle

Corrosion to both outer & under sills

Off side outer sill/door step has corrosion & hole but not within 30cm of seat belt mount

Fail 27 Feb 2018 81,002 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion & repair to under rear wheel archs

Corrosion & repair to under side of vehicle

Corrosion to both outer & under sills

Off side outer sill/door step has corrosion & hole but not within 30cm of seat belt mount

Pass 7 Mar 2017 77,545 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 77,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

O/S rear bump stop insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2016 72,105 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer door sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 72,105 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer door sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 67,361 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)

Slight play in power steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,361 miles

Slight play in power steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,910 miles

Corrosion in n/s/r sill on bottom edge

Corrosion in o/s/r sill bottom edge

Corrosion o/s/r inner whhel arch

Wiper blades split but clearing screen

Fail 18 Mar 2014 60,910 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion in n/s/r sill on bottom edge

Corrosion in o/s/r sill bottom edge

Corrosion o/s/r inner whhel arch

Wiper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,343 miles

Power steering belt loose.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,423 miles

power steering belt worn

slight oil leak from front of engine

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,152 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,317 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,737 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,007 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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HV05 RXR is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RXR, 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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HV05 RXR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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