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CP55 LTU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,337 mi
Last recorded170,337 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 LTU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 170,337 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 161,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

Fail 24 May 2022 156,611 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Engine oil leak

N/S mirror cover missing

N/S sill corroded

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

O/S sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 146,720 miles

N/S outer sill corroded

N/S/F mirror cover missing

Engine oil leak

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

O/S/F inner sill corroded

O/S/F outer sill corroded

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

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 11 May 2021 146,718 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine oil leak

N/S outer sill corroded

N/S/F mirror cover missing

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

O/S/F inner sill corroded

O/S/F outer sill corroded

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

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

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 28 May 2020 136,674 miles

Engine oil leak

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

O/S/F inner sill corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 127,188 miles

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/f door step/inner sill

corrosion to rear chassis/floor

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 14 May 2019 127,188 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/f door step/inner sill

corrosion to rear chassis/floor

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2018 116,964 miles

front brake discs poor

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

severe corrosion to o/s inner sill,door step,rear inner wheel arch

Fail 11 May 2018 116,807 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking tank filler area (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre propshaft mount badly deteriorated

front brake discs poor

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

severe corrosion to o/s inner sill,door step,rear inner wheel arch

Pass 18 May 2017 106,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases second silencer (7.1.2)

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

front lower arm rear bushes starting to delaminate

Fail 17 May 2017 106,648 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases second silencer (7.1.2)

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

front lower arm rear bushes starting to delaminate

Pass 20 May 2016 94,491 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

sum imbalance to rear brakes

top of n/s & o/s front chassis rusting & o/s rear chassis corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 94,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

sum imbalance to rear brakes

top of n/s & o/s front chassis rusting & o/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 82,182 miles

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

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

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

wipers in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2014 68,952 miles

coolant leak - dripping

oil leak/s

Fail 14 May 2014 68,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

coolant leak - dripping

oil leak/s

Pass 15 May 2013 55,547 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

osf metal brake pipe to brake flexi starting to corrode

rear chassie + cross member with hand brake brakets starting to corrode

Pass 15 May 2012 41,998 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,619 miles

front inne rbrake discs corroded

front wiper slightly worn

roof rack insecure

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,089 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,369 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,252 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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CP55 LTU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CP55 LTU, 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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CP55 LTU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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