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CW05 BPV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,680 mi
Last recorded164,680 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 BPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 164,680 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 161,310 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 160,625 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 158,401 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 157,795 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 156,606 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 155,452 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 154,039 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 154,037 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion panel (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 147,581 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 147,581 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 139,681 miles

rust starting to set in on both inner and outer sills n/s and o/s

Fail 5 Jun 2014 139,676 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

rust starting to set in on both inner and outer sills n/s and o/s

Pass 13 Mar 2013 133,722 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 133,722 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 125,694 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 125,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads appear low

o/s/f sidelight dim

Pass 7 Feb 2011 109,327 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 98,507 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2010 98,507 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 75,370 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 577,953 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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CW05 BPV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CW05 BPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW05 BPV registered?

CW05 BPV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is CW05 BPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 BPV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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