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HW05 MPV

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

34,029 mi
Last recorded34,029 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 MPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 34,029 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 26,028 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 26,028 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended seat twisted multiple times (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 24,951 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 24,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 24,446 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 24,446 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 23,723 miles

reverse lights inop

Pass 5 Oct 2020 23,268 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 23,268 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 23,039 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 20,532 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 20,532 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 20,163 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 19,384 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

dampness around both steering rack boots

Pass 3 May 2016 19,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres perished, nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 May 2016 19,021 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres perished, nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 May 2015 18,816 miles

nsf tyre side wall cracking

nsr tyre sidewall cracking

osf tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2014 18,649 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 2 May 2013 17,920 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 17,722 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,449 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 15,705 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 14,418 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 11,450 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 11,426 miles

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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HW05 MPV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HW05 MPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW05 MPV registered?

HW05 MPV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is HW05 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 MPV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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