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CU05 ZKS

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,349 mi
Last recorded157,349 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 ZKS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 157,349 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 154,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 28 Aug 2020 146,380 miles

both rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2019 146,475 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 142,635 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 140,565 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2016 137,536 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 137,536 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 136,127 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2014

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 132,795 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 123,398 miles

OSR TYRE BOLD ON EDGE

OUTER SILLS CORROADED BADLY

Fail 22 Oct 2013 123,397 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

OSR TYRE BOLD ON EDGE

OUTER SILLS CORROADED BADLY

Pass 24 Oct 2012 109,461 miles

exhaust rusty

o/s/f coil spring rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2012 109,461 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

exhaust rusty

o/s/f coil spring rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2011 95,800 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 95,800 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 85,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 85,389 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 75,758 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 75,758 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 64,473 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 64,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 ZKS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZKS, 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 ZKS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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