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CU05 DCE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,815 mi
Last recorded172,815 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 DCE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 172,815 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear 'd' bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer outer cover split open

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2025 171,274 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 169,284 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 166,493 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 165,928 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 165,928 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 165,812 miles

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

power steering pipes very rusty

rear anti roll bar d bushes slight movement

Fail 24 Nov 2020 165,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch holes near suspension unit (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg by engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking pipes & rack damp with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

power steering pipes very rusty & leaking

rear anti roll bar d bushes slight movement

Pass 3 Dec 2019 165,563 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top of chassic box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage seepage from pipes going rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 165,563 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top of chassic box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage seepage from pipes going rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 165,471 miles

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

Nearside Front step corroded

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

Offside Front step corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 12 Nov 2018 165,463 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front step corroded

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

Offside Front step corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 8 Nov 2017 164,474 miles

185 75 16 c on both fronts 195 65 16 c on rears

Central propshaft brg rubber badly perished

Nearside h/lamp aim reset was too high

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

Offside Front b/disc inner face corroded

Offside cab lower step/ sill area corroded

temp but secureable fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 163,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Fail 8 Nov 2016 163,372 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 6 Oct 2015 162,492 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 162,485 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 160,996 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 95,073 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 87,088 miles

no body fited at time off test

Fail 4 Jan 2012 87,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no body fited at time off test

Pass 26 Mar 2010 81,645 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 813,439 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 71,226 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,058 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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CU05 DCE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CU05 DCE, 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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CU05 DCE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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