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CU05 DCV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,777 mi
Last recorded166,777 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 166,777 miles

SURFACE CORROSION UNDER SIDE OF VAN BUT STILL O;K

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 166,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

SURFACE CORROSION UNDER SIDE OF VAN BUT STILL O;K

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 159,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 143,926 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 108,045 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFF/SIDE REAR CHASSIS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 99,544 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 99,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 105,471 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 88,013 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,151 miles

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

both wiper blades split on ends

fitted with only 8 passenger seats at time of test

nearside rear service brake slower to operate than offside rear

Pass 9 Feb 2011 70,809 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 DCV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DCV, 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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What year was CU05 DCV registered?

CU05 DCV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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The MOT history for CU05 DCV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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