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CW05 GZL

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,941 mi
Last recorded151,941 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 GZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 151,941 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2019 151,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced next to leaf spring anchor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced next to leaf spring anchor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 145,167 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 145,167 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 137,569 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 137,569 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill x3 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill x4 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings X member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 128,204 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 128,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 119,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 112,500 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2014 112,496 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear half of vehicle (underside) corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 101,799 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2012 88,977 miles
Pass 1 May 2011 71,658 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2011 71,658 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 60,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2009 47,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 47,192 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 35,736 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 GZL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CW05 GZL, 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 CW05 GZL registered?

CW05 GZL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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