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CW05 MZG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026

seats missing at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2026

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

emergency exit signs missing

Fail 25 Mar 2026

Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing from rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

emergency exit signs missing

Pass 21 Nov 2024
Fail 21 Nov 2024

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills towards the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2023

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills towards the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 77,338 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded & fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018
Fail 18 Dec 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017
Pass 8 Dec 2016 69,968 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 64,946 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 58,591 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 54,056 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013

Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,962 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,840 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,870 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,061 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 19,965 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 12,995 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 6,486 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 MZG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MZG, 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

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What year was CW05 MZG registered?

CW05 MZG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for CW05 MZG shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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