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HV05 VTP

2005 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,215 mi
Last recorded219,215 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 VTP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 219,215 miles

front brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres worn very close to legal limit

front wishbone bushes starting to split

inner sills & steps corroded & holed

rear brakes are noisey

rear tyres are on legal limit

Pass 1 Dec 2015 198,787 miles

condensation in o/s/f indicator lens

corrosion in n/s/f and o/s/f inner steps but not in a perscribed area

driver seat very worn

excessive corrosion in n/s/f outer sill but not in a perscribed area

front and rear number plates deteriorated

front brake pads slightly worn

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight corrosion in all brake pipes

slight corrosion in n/s and o/s outer sills

slight corrosion in rear exhaust box

starter motor worn

underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 27 Nov 2015 198,762 miles

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

coolant level low

driver seat very worn

corrosion in n/s/f and o/s/f inner steps but not in a perscribed area

condensation in o/s/f indicator lens

excessive corrosion in n/s/f outer sill but not in a perscribed area

front and rear number plates deteriorated

front brake pads slightly worn

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r light lens damaged

slight corrosion in all brake pipes

slight corrosion in n/s and o/s outer sills

slight corrosion in rear exhaust box

starter motor worn

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 2 Dec 2014 174,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 145,057 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 127,874 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 106,617 miles

front brake pipes starting to corrode

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2011 106,617 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front brake pipes starting to corrode

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2010 92,827 miles

n/s/f tyre worn uneven. n/s/r mudflap hanging off

Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,568 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 74,568 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,393 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 VTP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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