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CW05 HBB

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,311 mi
Last recorded103,311 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 HBB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 103,311 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER AND INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER AND INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 95,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 86,901 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 86,509 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 86,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 77,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 77,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 73,998 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 68,493 miles

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 61,864 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 58,105 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 58,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 52,008 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 46,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,196 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 301,087 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 301,087 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 23,819 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 23,260 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 19,809 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 HBB is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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