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CW05 MYM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

194,405 mi
Last recorded194,405 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 194,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion rear of chassis & spring hangers

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 184,349 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd center bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

n/s step box corroded

o/s/f sill corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2024 184,054 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd center bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

n/s step box corroded

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 173,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 162,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

oil leak

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2021 149,891 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs worn

prop shaft centre bearing worn

Pass 23 Oct 2020 137,330 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 137,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 126,484 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 137,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 131,545 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 121,435 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2016 113,389 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 111,750 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 104,723 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 104,723 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 94,099 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 94,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

o/s washer jet partly blocked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 2.5mm

reverse lights inop

Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,947 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 83,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake disc corroded on inside and surface starting to brake away

Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,405 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,204 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 58,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,446 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 52,446 miles

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

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

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

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 MYM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MYM, 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 MYM registered?

CW05 MYM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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