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CE05 USO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

109,291 mi
Last recorded109,291 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 USO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2018 109,291 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear inner arch/floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear chassis leg Nearside and offside near both front and rearmost lead spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Front inner arches / offside step sill point (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside inner rack joint slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2017 107,919 miles

Front lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nsf bumper mounting broken

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Perishing to rear tyres, Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit inner tread

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Fail 19 Jun 2017 107,914 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Os outer sill / rear chassis , ns inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nsf bumper mounting broken

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Perishing to rear tyres, Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit inner tread

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 15 Jun 2016 105,471 miles

Nearside Bumper insecure ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underside has some slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2016 105,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Ns/ os rear boot floor/crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside outer sill Nearside inner/outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Bumper insecure ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underside has some slight corrosion

Fail 16 May 2016 105,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both steps (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner wheels arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floors (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills inner and outers (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 103,303 miles

Corrosion to underside

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2015 103,284 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 100,025 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,219 miles

Both rear chassis inner chassis wheel archs corrored

Corrision to offside inner step

corrision to underside

Fail 12 Jun 2013 95,219 miles

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

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

Both rear chassis inner chassis wheel archs corrored

Corrision to offside inner step

corrision to underside

Pass 29 May 2012 84,812 miles

Offside rear light lense broke but not resulting in a sharp edge

Fail 28 May 2012 84,812 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 72,168 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 72,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 58,286 miles

slight cut in osr tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 35,112 miles

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

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

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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CE05 USO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CE05 USO, 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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CE05 USO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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