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HV05 VTG

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,308 mi
Last recorded134,308 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 VTG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 134,308 miles

Drivers seat cushion worn

Exhaust tail pipe clamp missing

Metal brake pipes have been wax oyled. unable to assess repair

N/s side loading door handle broken

N/s/f metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

O/s /r axle bump stop missing

O/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm,n/s/r worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Plastic mirror covers damaged

Various body damage, including n/s/r wheel arch damage

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 5 Aug 2016 134,301 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/s/r inner and outer chassis above axle (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/s/r inner wheel arch/floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/s/r inner wheel arch/floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/s/r outer chassis above axle (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/s/r outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Tax disc holder (8.3.1e)

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

Drivers seat cushion worn

Exhaust tail pipe clamp missing

N/s side loading door handle broken

N/s/f metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

O/s /r axle bump stop missing

O/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm,n/s/r worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Plastic mirror covers damaged

Various body damage, including n/s/r wheel arch damage

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 4 Aug 2016 134,293 miles

Driver's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fuel hose excessively damaged fuel tank breather (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer chassis rail at shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer (3.5.1g)

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis rail and floor at shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Speedometer dial glass deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2014 119,772 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear chassis next to shocker mounting rusty & starting to split

Fail 30 Aug 2014 119,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear chassis next to shocker mounting rusty & starting to split

Pass 31 Jul 2013 111,338 miles

Both rear leaf spring, spring eye bush,s worn

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 104,153 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 95,416 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 84,234 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 64,972 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 57,674 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 VTG is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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