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CU05 ZLN

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

94,948 mi
Last recorded94,948 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 ZLN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 94,948 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 94,943 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 92,788 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 92,788 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 90,683 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 90,679 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,559 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 87,555 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,244 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 85,244 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 83,607 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 83,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 82,282 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 80,600 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 80,600 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,418 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 79,404 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel pump damp

off side front wiper blade split

Fail 11 Apr 2014 79,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both inner sills corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear (rear) inner wheel arches corroded

both under side steps corroded

fuel pump damp

near side rear suspension area corroded

off side front inner sill corroded

off side front wiper blade split

off side rear suspension area corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 74,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

fuel breather pipe perishing

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 23 Apr 2013 74,765 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

fuel breather pipe perishing

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2012 69,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension mounting areas slightly corroding

underside of verichle is slightly corroding

Pass 3 May 2011 65,523 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 65,523 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,393 miles

slight play o/s inner rack joint

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,877 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,970 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 ZLN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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