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CU05 GPO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,456 mi
Last recorded60,456 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 60,456 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 56,743 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 50,881 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 50,881 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 44,045 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 34,021 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 31,072 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 21,323 miles

Multiple areas of slight corrosion on cab, not prescribed areas

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 14,738 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 8,966 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 1,404 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 53,552 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 49,300 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 49,300 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

gear box has leak rear top gear stick houseing

wiperblades worn os more so

Fail 22 Apr 2014 44,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

gear box has leak rear top gear stick houseing

wiperblades worn os more so

Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,865 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,582 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,214 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,668 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 16,475 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,595 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 GPO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GPO, 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 GPO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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