MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Cracks to nearside lower windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Crack to nearside lower windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road
Crack to nearside lower windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Crack in lower nearside windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Crack in lower nearside windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Crack in lower nearside windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside 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)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
pitting to front brake discs
slight handbrake travel
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
pitting to front brake discs
slight handbrake travel
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
hand brake has low reserve travel
o/s/f fog lamp lens broken
spare tyre missing
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV05 VSL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 HV05 VSL, 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 VSL registered?
HV05 VSL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 2005.
Is HV05 VSL safe to buy?
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