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HV05 VSM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,531 mi
Last recorded68,531 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 VSM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,531 miles

Front brake discs corroded/lipped

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Rear chassis light chassis rust

front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 68,531 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre prop bearing worn to excess (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable cut through rubbing on wheel rim (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded/lipped

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Rear chassis light chassis rust

Rear heavy brake inbalance 40%

front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 64,053 miles

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

Nearside battrey on side of van removed before test, considered insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from hydraulic pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear all tyres on rear axle have cut in tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 64,053 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside battrey on side of van removed before test, considered insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from hydraulic pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear all tyres on rear axle have cut in tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 55,549 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,146 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,668 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 38,665 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 30,239 miles

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

offside outer rear tyre wearing slightly out of round

Fail 2 Jun 2015 30,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside outer rear tyre wearing slightly out of round

Pass 2 Jun 2014 19,786 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 19,782 miles

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

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

n/s top marker not working

Pass 30 May 2013 9,876 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 23 May 2012 2,922 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 52,290 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,477 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,683 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 16 Jun 2008 28,790 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 VSM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

HV05 VSM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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