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CV05 KXB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 KXB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember brake cable mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember beside anti roll bar link mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 157,245 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Chassis leg corrodded/holed, outwith prescribed areas

Fail 13 Dec 2024

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes in clip, forward of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Chassis leg corrodded/holed, outwith prescribed areas

Pass 14 Dec 2023 156,384 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 156,296 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 52,739 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SMALL LEAK FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 47,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 47,639 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 40,436 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 37,871 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 37,845 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded

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

Offside Front inner sill excessively corroded

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

Pass 14 May 2018 37,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 37,065 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 37,063 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 36,314 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 May 2015 35,081 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 33,953 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 33,900 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2013 31,508 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 31,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2012 28,606 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 25,197 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 20,705 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 19,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2009 19,079 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 14,482 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 KXB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 CV05 KXB, 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 CV05 KXB registered?

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

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