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CE05 USV

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,676 mi
Last recorded161,676 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 USV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 161,676 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 161,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Also damaged by hose fitting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing chassis by engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides badly corroded,Several repair patches previously repaired. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Multiple places front to rear on underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 153,570 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all rear suspension prescribed areas repaired by good welding & whole under side of vehicle under sealed

corrosion to both front door steps

Pass 23 Oct 2015 152,262 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 152,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 95,237 miles

front wish bones rear bushes starting to unbond

horn poor

surface rust on front to rear brake pipes

surface rust on underside

Pass 16 May 2014 86,774 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 86,760 miles

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

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

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

all of vehicle underside corroded within prescribed areas

nearside front brake disc worn, seriously pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Feb 2014 84,937 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 84,937 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 74,281 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 74,281 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 63,137 miles

rear exhaust fouling on towbar

Pass 16 Feb 2011 57,620 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,384 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,155 miles

n/s/r middle passenger seat back rest slight movement

Fail 27 Feb 2009 38,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r middle passenger seat back rest slight movement

Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,501 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 31,501 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,550 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear handbrake not rising at same rate

Fail 20 Feb 2007 22,550 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear handbrake not rising at same rate

Pass 20 Feb 2006 7,298 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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CE05 USV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 USV, 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 CE05 USV registered?

CE05 USV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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