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HX05 FTC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,330 mi
Last recorded102,330 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 FTC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 102,330 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 100,449 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 100,443 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 99,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 99,173 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 94,357 miles

Offside Front Upper Wheel arch excessively corroded just outside the prescribed area for the upper spring mounting.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 91,310 miles

Nearside front inner wing/wheel arch area excessively corroded. On the 30cm limit for the sub-frame prescribed area.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 83,785 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 83,698 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Both front inner wings are corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,203 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes they are covered in underseal

Pass 10 Mar 2017

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 63,497 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 63,497 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,976 miles

Coolant level below minimum mark

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 49,065 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 49,043 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,203 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 30,833 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,198 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 23,198 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake high but does have reserve travel

Pass 11 Jun 2009 18,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 13,373 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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HX05 FTC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HX05 FTC, 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 HX05 FTC registered?

HX05 FTC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HX05 FTC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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