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HV05 VTT

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,305 mi
Last recorded160,305 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 VTT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 160,305 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 May 2022 160,305 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2021 158,827 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 158,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2020 157,844 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 156,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

all inner wheel arches / inner and outer sills corroded

both rear tyres wearing

chassis heavily corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2019 156,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

all inner wheel arches / inner and outer sills corroded

both rear tyres wearing

chassis heavily corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2018 156,016 miles

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

Nearside 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)

both front brake pipes corroded

both front inner steps corroded and holed

both inner sills slight corroded

both rear chassis corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside wiper split

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside wiper split

Fail 15 Mar 2018 155,997 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

both front brake pipes corroded

both front inner steps corroded and holed

both inner sills slight corroded

both rear chassis corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside wiper split

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside wiper split

steering column lower bush worn

Pass 7 Feb 2017 154,393 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 152,989 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 149,684 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 148,091 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 146,412 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 138,570 miles

Offside front brake disc badly scored

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 127,365 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 102,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

Pass 20 May 2008 77,617 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 VTT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

HV05 VTT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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