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CA05 OTV

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,006 mi
Last recorded148,006 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 OTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 148,006 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery warning light on

Pass 29 Mar 2018 147,696 miles

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill by step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test not required ice cream van ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 147,686 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner bay by wheel to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill by step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test not required ice cream van ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 143,742 miles

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner bay (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable rack end slight play (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 137,377 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 131,469 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 121,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 121,493 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 112,926 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 98,154 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 82,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,985 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 60,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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CA05 OTV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CA05 OTV, 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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What year was CA05 OTV registered?

CA05 OTV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is CA05 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 OTV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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