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CW05 MSO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,152 mi
Last recorded156,152 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 MSO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 156,152 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 54,630 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2023 154,380 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 151,877 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 149,438 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 142,976 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front lower arm bushes cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

play in o/s inner rack end

slight play in both prop bearings

slight scoring n/s/f brake disc

Pass 18 Mar 2013 121,597 miles

slight play in offside tie rod

Pass 12 Mar 2012 98,144 miles

slight play in offside steering knuckle

Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,437 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

both rear hub oil seals leaking

front discs low

front wipers starting to smear

slight play in offside front track rod

Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,121 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft out of alignment,centre mount damaged.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,055 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 59,018 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 MSO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MSO, 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

How do I check the history of CW05 MSO?

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What year was CW05 MSO registered?

CW05 MSO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is CW05 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 MSO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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