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CU54 JBX

2005 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,935 mi
Last recorded161,935 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 JBX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 161,935 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 161,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger mount and out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger and spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

under side of vehicle is starting to corroded badly to many areas

Pass 31 Dec 2021 180,189 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front suspension arms ball joint boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 180,185 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger/chassis x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front suspension ball joints boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged/

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides rear outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 152,363 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 151,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

signs of oil residue around engine

Pass 11 Apr 2018 147,188 miles

Offside Front wheel has a noise no fault found

underside of the vehicle has corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2018 147,188 miles

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

Offside Front wheel has a noise no fault found

underside of the vehicle has corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2016 141,871 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 138,870 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 138,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 136,552 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 136,552 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 130,344 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 May 2013 130,344 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 107,415 miles

surface rust on chassis

Fail 19 Apr 2012 107,413 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

surface rust on chassis

Pass 6 Jan 2011 103,017 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear bumper bracket missing bumper secure

wear to front brake discs

Pass 6 Nov 2009 87,597 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 69,786 miles

power steering belt slightly worn

Pass 9 Nov 2007 51,833 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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CU54 JBX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CU54 JBX, 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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What year was CU54 JBX registered?

CU54 JBX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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