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CV53 COV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,354 mi
Last recorded133,354 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 COV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 133,354 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside footwell corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2025 133,281 miles

Position lamp not working both front & both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside footwell corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 123,383 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 123,383 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 122,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / doorstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and sills/ doorstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability of tipper (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 122,332 miles

Nearside Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

timber floor holed

Fail 25 Nov 2020 122,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury two (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

timber floor holed

Pass 30 Apr 2019 115,792 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 110,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

condition of drivers seat base .

condition of front wiper blades .

condition of nearside front door step .

Pass 2 May 2017 105,964 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of drivers seat base .

condition of drivers seat belt (slow retraction) .

condition of nearside front door step .

Pass 3 May 2016 101,299 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condition of nearside front steering arm ( inner joint ) .

Pass 23 May 2014 92,633 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2013 85,670 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2012 77,657 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 69,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

rear anti roll bar d bushed worn

Pass 6 May 2010 59,940 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 48,082 miles

ADVISE; Power steering rack worn at nearside / both front wishbone bush starting to perish & crack.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2008 39,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

pedal rubbers deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2008 39,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

pedal rubbers deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2008 39,762 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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CV53 COV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV53 COV, 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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CV53 COV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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