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CV55 JAO

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,002 mi
Last recorded130,002 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 JAO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 130,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 rear and main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front n/s and o/s chassis hard corrosion

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front under wing area corroded(forward)

welding repairs under wings , under steps ,outriggers and rear cross member under sealed

Fail 25 Mar 2021 130,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 rear and main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front n/s and o/s chassis hard corrosion

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front under wing area corroded(forward)

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

welding repairs under wings , under steps ,outriggers and rear cross member under sealed

Pass 21 Aug 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 125,868 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 118,873 miles

general body corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2016 99,475 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 88,859 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013
Fail 20 Dec 2013

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 73,247 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 73,247 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,250 miles

Scratch in windscreen

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 55,931 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 55,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 45,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 45,105 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,051 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 31,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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CV55 JAO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CV55 JAO, 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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CV55 JAO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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