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CP05 VZN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

261,576 mi
Last recorded261,576 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 VZN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 261,576 miles

UNDERBODY HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

slight oil leak

underbody has sustained substantial previous welding repairs

Fail 17 Aug 2017 261,563 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

UNDERBODY HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 260,635 miles

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

Oil leak ()

offside & nearside front inner wheel arch panels corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch panel corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2016 260,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside & offside front suspension arms inner rear bushes becoming unbonded

offside & nearside front inner wheel arch panels corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch panel corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 234,772 miles

uner body corroding all over brake pipes rusty n/s/f seat belt fluffing

Fail 17 Sep 2015 234,772 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

uner body corroding all over brake pipes rusty n/s/f seat belt fluffing

Pass 15 Sep 2014 206,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside & nearside front inner wing panels weak & corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 206,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside & nearside front inner wing panels weak & corroded

offside rear footbrake low on efficicency

Pass 30 Jul 2013 178,779 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 152,336 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 152,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 150,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

very rusty underneath front / rear

Pass 1 Aug 2011 139,468 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 139,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 128,483 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 128,483 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 117,728 miles

8 seats fitted in vehicle

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 117,728 miles

8 seats fitted in vehicle

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 94,057 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level low (3.6.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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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CP05 VZN 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 CP05 VZN, 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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CP05 VZN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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