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CGZ 4686

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

305,426 mi
Last recorded305,426 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGZ 4686
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2025 305,426 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 291,966 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch to floor covered with fibreglass unable to check condition of panel to floor

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outriggers near rear spring rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside passenger step lower panel weld repaired weld repair of very poor quality but secure at time of test

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all weld repair to nearside and offside rear chassis of poor quality and covered with underseal but secure at time of test

Fail 18 Jul 2024 447,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in front of rear spring front mount near inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch to floor covered with fibreglass unable to check condition of panel to floor

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outriggers near rear spring rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside passenger step lower panel weld repaired weld repair of very poor quality but secure at time of test

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all weld repair to nearside and offside rear chassis of poor quality and covered with underseal but secure at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2023 258,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear chassis and outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 258,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear chassis and outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 257,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear chassis and outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 246,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 157,661 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% requires adjustment or repair

vehicle underbody surface rust

Fail 13 Feb 2021 157,661 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% requires adjustment or repair

vehicle underbody surface rust

Pass 20 Feb 2020 156,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

underbody and suspension components have slight surface rust

Pass 15 Feb 2019 146,162 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Vehicle structure chassis has slight corrosion

Coolant leak ()

Floor Vehicle structure chassis has slight corrosion

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure chassis has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure chassis has slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure chassis has slight corrosion

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 136,934 miles

Passenger side and Driver side Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

Passenger side and Driver side Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Passenger side and Driver side Front coil springs corroded

Passenger side and Driver side Front, Central and Rear Under Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Power Steering Pipes & Brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 110,201 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 107,494 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,828 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,695 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,270 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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CGZ 4686 is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CGZ 4686, 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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CGZ 4686 is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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