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CU05 RFN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,878 mi
Last recorded92,878 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 RFN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 92,878 miles

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 92,878 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 85,786 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

jumps in the first gear

Fail 31 Mar 2015 86,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear axle bump stops corroded.

Jumps out of first gear

Offside and nearside sills corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2014 82,099 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 82,099 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 72,032 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 72,032 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 68,401 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 161,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front offside front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 20 May 2009 129,123 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 117,042 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 RFN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RFN, 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 RFN registered?

CU05 RFN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is CU05 RFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 RFN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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