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AD05 CWU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

200,467 mi
Last recorded200,467 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 CWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 200,467 miles

Both inner and outer sills and holed but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlight damaged

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Under body corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2019 200,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both inner and outer sills and holed but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlight damaged

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2018 196,916 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear shock a have a light misting of oil

Nearside front headlamp damaged

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

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear sill corroded

Underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2018 196,195 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel overflow pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced Bad earth (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside front headlamp damaged

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear shock a have a light misting of oil

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear sill corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2017 192,966 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front step area corroded

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear sill corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2017 192,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front step area corroded

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear sill corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 186,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre has nail in

Fail 25 Jul 2016 186,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre has nail in

Fail 30 Jun 2015 175,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both sides sills corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 175,442 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both sides sills corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 166,886 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front side lamp dim

rear silencer outer cover corroded

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 9 Jul 2014 166,886 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front side lamp dim

rear silencer outer cover corroded

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 23 Jul 2013 155,958 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

rear metal brake pipes rusty and poor condition

some wear front discs

Pass 26 Jul 2012 145,589 miles

rear metal b/pipes starting to corrode

Fail 20 Jul 2012 145,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

rear metal b/pipes starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jul 2011 133,209 miles

Advance c orrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Advance corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 13 Jul 2010 115,326 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 91,302 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 91,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front pads wearing low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2008 62,382 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

SLIGHT END FLOAT AT BOTH REAR WHEELS

Fail 17 Jun 2008 62,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

SLIGHT END FLOAT AT BOTH REAR WHEELS

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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AD05 CWU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AD05 CWU, 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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AD05 CWU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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