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CE05 VLN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2017

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 101,380 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 101,392 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 May 2015 101,392 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 93,898 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 93,898 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 82,988 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 72,050 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,366 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 52,162 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 42,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 42,234 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 VLN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE05 VLN registered?

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

Is CE05 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 VLN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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