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CE05 VJX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

161,638 mi
Last recorded161,638 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 161,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 145,824 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 145,804 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering door step to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis to floor behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 132,146 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all inner wheel aches covered in underseal

both inner sills and steps covered in underseal

Pass 3 Oct 2018 127,870 miles

Front offside chassis under bonnet corroded

Front offside inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 127,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing directly behind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (top strut) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing directly behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside inner wing and door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner wing and door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front offside chassis under bonnet corroded

Front offside inner wheel arch corroded

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

Rear nearside & offside inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2018 127,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 125,232 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion doorstep (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion doorstep (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 125,232 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion doorstep (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion doorstep (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 121,651 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

both rear inner arches to floor corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2016 121,526 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

both rear inner arches to floor corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 116,678 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2015 116,552 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2014 111,598 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 105,978 miles

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

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

both front floors corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 105,954 miles

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

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

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

both front floors corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 99,742 miles

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

centre exhaust box outer skin seperating

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2012 99,670 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust box outer skin seperating

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2011 93,270 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror cracked

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Feb 2011 93,164 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2010 86,378 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 76,412 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,833 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 VJX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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