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CW05 EPL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,174 mi
Last recorded155,174 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 155,174 miles

Offside Front SILL CORRODED

Offside Front SILL RUST

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDERCARRIDGE SURFACE RUST

Pass 20 Mar 2023 148,261 miles

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

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

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

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

UNDERCARRIGE SUFACE RUST

Fail 20 Mar 2023 148,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

UNDERCARRIGE SUFACE RUST

Pass 19 Mar 2022 137,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 129,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

N/S and O/S of the body panels lower part in between the front and rear wheels are covered with under seal

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 129,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 128,749 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Body component slightly loose Both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 128,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 128,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 127,060 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 127,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer side seal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer side seal (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner box areas (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner box areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 125,605 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 123,281 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 120,410 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 116,803 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 116,803 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 113,589 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 11,577 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 98,753 miles

LADDER FITTED TO N/S/R DOOR OBSTRUTING NO PLATE

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

SURFACE RUST O/S/F BRAKE PIPE

Fail 7 May 2010 98,749 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

LADDER FITTED TO N/S/R DOOR OBSTRUTING NO PLATE

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

SURFACE RUST O/S/F BRAKE PIPE

Pass 14 May 2009 79,704 miles

ladder fitted to n/s/r door

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 14 May 2009 79,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ladder fitted to n/s/r door

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 May 2008 65,002 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 EPL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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