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HV05 VUS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,182 mi
Last recorded129,182 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 VUS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 129,182 miles

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

general underbody corrosion welded in various places and heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2018 120,766 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 120,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 100,900 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2017 100,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2016 97,085 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2016 97,081 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking around number 4 injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2015 92,785 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Jan 2015 92,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Jan 2014 87,056 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes painted

off side front tyre cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2013 79,933 miles

slight corroion to brake pipes

slight corrosion to underbody

small pin hole in o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,051 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 61,106 miles

smell of fuel

Pass 6 Feb 2010 51,894 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,688 miles

1.slight wear on front brake discs 2.screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,427 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 VUS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VUS, 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 VUS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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