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CW05 MSU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,711 mi
Last recorded154,711 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 154,711 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 149,747 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 143,766 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 143,766 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 140,801 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 134,557 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 134,557 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 121,658 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 97,196 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 85,525 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 74,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 61,015 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 61,015 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/s wing mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 54,965 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s wing mirror glass cracked

stone chip in windscreen zone 'A' just below 10mm

Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,965 miles

o/s wing mirror glass cracked

stone chip in windscreen zone 'A' just below 10mm

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 MSU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

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

Is CW05 MSU safe to buy?

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