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CV05 DDE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

273,922 mi
Last recorded273,922 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 DDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 273,922 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

engine has a oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2015 271,426 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 271,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 261,356 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 261,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 239,473 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres low treads

plastic drain rubbing on drive belt

play in o/s/f wiper spindle

radiator lower support panel corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 239,473 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres low treads

plastic drain rubbing on drive belt

play in o/s/f wiper spindle

radiator lower support panel corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 206,703 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2012 206,703 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 175,095 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 174,918 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre has some cracking on sidewalls

Pass 4 Nov 2010 142,102 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Nov 2009 94,446 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,067 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,034 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2008 57,034 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2007 46,814 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 DDE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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