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AK05 CWU

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,175 mi
Last recorded111,175 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 111,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 109,156 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer chassis, area viewed from inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer chassis, area viewed from inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 106,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose tapped up (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm / cut (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills / offside front holed / rear valance corroded

small crack in windscreen / offside lower

Pass 23 May 2023 104,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both outer sills / offside front holed / rear valance corroded

both wing mirrors tapped up

Fail 17 May 2023 104,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake performance weak

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

both outer sills / offside front holed / rear valance corroded

both wing mirrors tapped up

Pass 14 Jun 2022 102,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed, but not within a pre scribed area

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 102,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed, but not within a pre scribed area

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 99,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 99,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 95,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear axle oil sill weep

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion under vehicle inner sills

Fail 15 Jul 2020 95,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear axle oil sill weep

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion under vehicle inner sills

Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,042 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 91,032 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,776 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,559 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,437 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,400 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,845 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 72,845 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

front number plate cracked

n/s front spot light not working

Pass 29 Mar 2013 68,333 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,051 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,310 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,175 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front spot light not working

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,523 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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AK05 CWU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AK05 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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AK05 CWU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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