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CU05 EFE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,578 mi
Last recorded67,578 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 67,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 67,135 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 67,115 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Small cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 67,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Small cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 66,896 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Second bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 66,896 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Second bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 65,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes on the vehicle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several rock chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 65,057 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 64,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 64,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 63,888 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 63,886 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 62,739 miles

fanbelt deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,334 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2017 61,236 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,906 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,538 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,994 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 56,901 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,338 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 54,338 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,297 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,517 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 37,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 EFE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU05 EFE registered?

CU05 EFE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is CU05 EFE safe to buy?

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