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CU05 WCN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

242,441 mi
Last recorded242,441 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 242,441 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 242,441 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 239,372 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 227,413 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 227,413 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 225,338 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2017 224,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 217,132 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2016 217,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 212,237 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 206,974 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 206,974 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2013 196,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2013 196,212 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 183,030 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 164,381 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 146,452 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 123,512 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 99,703 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 99,703 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 WCN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WCN, 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 WCN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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