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HV05 VUN

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,580 mi
Last recorded135,580 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 VUN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 135,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

general bad corrosion to underbody of vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2022 135,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension spring and shock absourber mounting areas.inner/outer sills,inner wheel arch,floor and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/suspension strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lense cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength suspension spring and shock absourber mounting areas.inner/outer sills,inner wheel arch,floor and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre sidewall.tyre tread depth starting to get low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general bad corrosion to underbody of vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2021 123,609 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 4 Jan 2021 123,583 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking badly (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle n/s side (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 3 Apr 2019 111,375 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,013 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 101,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2017 90,960 miles

front fog lamp insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2017 90,958 miles

Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

front fog lamp insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2016 84,457 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

both front tyres 3mm tread

offside front headlamp aim low close to limit

Fail 19 Mar 2016 84,457 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

both front tyres 3mm tread

offside front headlamp aim low close to limit

Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,556 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,708 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 69,708 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Mar 2012 57,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,050 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Mar 2011 52,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,426 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,825 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 30,325 miles

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

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 VUN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VUN, 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 VUN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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