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CA53 VEM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

193,578 mi
Last recorded193,578 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 VEM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 193,578 miles

age related corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2022 193,564 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2021 181,825 miles

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

outer sills covered in undeal unable to inspect chassis structre good

under chasis covered in undeal unable to inspect body work structural stable

Pass 19 Jul 2019 176,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 176,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 170,933 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 165,314 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 165,314 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 159,189 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 142,896 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 143,192 miles

Front Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 125,460 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 125,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 105,669 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 105,659 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 92,616 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 72,301 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 19 Feb 2011 72,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,735 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 47,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,852 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 36,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,775 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 24,182 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 14,262 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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CA53 VEM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CA53 VEM, 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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CA53 VEM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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