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CU05 DCF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,851 mi
Last recorded130,851 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 130,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 130,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at rack (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 130,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x4 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at rack (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 130,721 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 130,615 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 130,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 130,309 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 130,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 130,173 miles

centre silencer in poor condition

drivers seatbelt damaged

prop bearing collapsed

Fail 5 Aug 2013 130,170 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

centre silencer in poor condition

drivers seatbelt damaged

prop bearing collapsed

Pass 10 May 2012 116,060 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

REAR - CENTRE - PROPSHAFT SUPPORT BEARING RUBBER DETERIORATED

Fail 30 Apr 2012 116,060 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Glazing/screen/partition likely to cause injury to any person on the vehicle (6.9.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

REAR - CENTRE - PROPSHAFT SUPPORT BEARING RUBBER DETERIORATED

Pass 14 Apr 2011 95,816 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 95,816 miles

Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 75,990 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 75,977 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 69,796 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,589 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 59,580 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,326 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 42,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

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 DCF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CU05 DCF, 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 DCF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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