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CU54 EBN

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

231,752 mi
Last recorded231,752 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 EBN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 231,752 miles

Central Rear diff seal weeping

Pass 14 Feb 2025 231,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 231,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 223,397 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wipers slight smear.

Pass 8 Feb 2023 218,615 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wipers slight smear.

Nearside Front Headlight has ingress of water.

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 214,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced further inspection may be required (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 214,545 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced further inspection may be required (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre puncture

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective judder (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 210,273 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 210,273 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reverse lamps not working

Pass 15 Feb 2020 208,239 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 208,201 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 197,442 miles

Nearside Front air con pipe loose

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

Offside Front Inner tyre very worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 192,735 miles

Drivers doorstep slight corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear backplate damp

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber pa, chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber pa, chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Several seats removed at time of test, only 2 remaining in rear.

Fail 21 Feb 2018 192,733 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven 58% (3.7.B.2)

Drivers doorstep slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear backplate damp

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber pa, chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber pa, chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Several seats removed at time of test, only 2 remaining in rear.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 188,387 miles

some seats removed at time of test

Fail 3 Mar 2017 188,387 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

some seats removed at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2016 184,928 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 179,974 miles

cover missing from tow-bar electrics

nearside rear seats removed from vehicle at time of test

one bulb out on centre stop light

Fail 4 Mar 2015 179,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cover missing from tow-bar electrics

nearside rear seats removed from vehicle at time of test

one bulb out on centre stop light

Pass 10 Mar 2014 178,928 miles

Nearside & Offside Front tyres wearing on inner edges tracking required.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 174,912 miles

screen damage n/s

Fail 14 Mar 2013 172,904 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

screen damage n/s

Pass 12 Mar 2012 158,628 miles

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 149,162 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 149,162 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 147,828 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen cracked outside of swept area.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 123,213 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 123,213 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 97,394 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 97,383 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/front tyre worn inside edge surgest tyre replaced and tracking checked

serious oil leak from vacum pump/ gasket

Pass 12 Jul 2007 62,942 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 61,370 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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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CU54 EBN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 CU54 EBN, 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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CU54 EBN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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