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HV05 VSU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,205 mi
Last recorded127,205 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 127,205 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SPARE TYRE MISSING

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 127,193 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

BOTH REAR BACKING PLATES DAMP

BOTH REAR HUB SEALS LEAKING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REAR ()

SPARE TYRE MISSING

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

Fail 2 May 2017 127,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both outer & both under sills excessively corodded

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Mar 2017 127,037 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/F (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/F (5.2.6)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F (4.1.D.1a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Driver (5.2.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 116,128 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 104,722 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 104,722 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 93,840 miles

nearside outersill corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,123 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 4 Apr 2013 83,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,601 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 71,601 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corrodded/scored

Fail 31 Mar 2011 61,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corrodded/scored

Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,924 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,659 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r brake slight difference in increase and decrease

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,585 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 34,583 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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 VSU 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 55.6%.

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 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 VSU, 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 VSU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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