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CV05 CZJ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 CZJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily repaired underneath

Fail 24 Sep 2021

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill behind plastic cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily repaired underneath

Fail 4 Sep 2021

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both inner sills very rusty

both inner steps very rusty

front suspension very rusty

light damage nsf seatbelt

nsf inner wheel arch very rusty + holed

nsr light unit damaged

slight play rack

Pass 11 Dec 2019 147,801 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 144,015 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

PROPSHAFT No.2 SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY IN A BAD CONDITION

Fail 11 Oct 2018 144,015 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion to the nearside rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion to the rear panel area under the vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury under side corroded to the extent that the step plastic shell is no longer supported (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion to the rear panel area under the vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade judders and not clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system joint leaking on a front to rear pipe at the front end (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

PROPSHAFT No.2 SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY IN A BAD CONDITION

Pass 19 Oct 2017 141,855 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 141,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (3.1.9)

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

Exhaust system corroded but secure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed 'B' post catch mounting cracked (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 138,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded bothside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2016

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play bothside (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 135,290 miles

prop-shaft u/j worn

Fail 1 Sep 2015 135,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/f (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s/f (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s/f (3.5.1i)

excessive oil leakage at engine

Pass 10 Sep 2014 129,763 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 129,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 124,200 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 124,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 119,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011
Pass 28 Jul 2010

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2010

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 96,395 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 96,395 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (6.6.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (6.6.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 87,938 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 87,931 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2007
Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,241 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,123 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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CV05 CZJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 CV05 CZJ, 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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CV05 CZJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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