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CW05 MZJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

191,558 mi
Last recorded191,558 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 191,558 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 191,512 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member by spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front inner wing corrosion on inner wing

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front door step corroded and weak

Offside Front inner sill corroded and weak

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 165,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

door pillers corroded

door steps weak

engine covers under trays fitted

n/s outer sill corroded and weak

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded and weak

Fail 9 Jan 2018 165,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

door pillers corroded

door steps weak

engine covers under trays fitted

n/s outer sill corroded and weak

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded and weak

Pass 9 Jan 2017 169,704 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front under bonnet inner wings corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body around all (2.4.A.3)

weld repairs are under sealed and difficult to inspect

Fail 6 Jan 2017 169,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under body to crossmember area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing to door step area (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under body to crossmember area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing to door step area (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven 66% (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front under bonnet inner wings corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body around all (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 161,915 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Brake anti slip rubber slightly worn

O/F OUTER SILL HOLED BUT NOT TOO PRESCRIBED AREA!!!!

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Outer sills corroded and no hole time of test

Underbody corroded

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

weld repairs under sealed and difficult to inspect

Fail 8 Jan 2016 161,915 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill x2 (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Brake anti slip rubber slightly worn

O/F OUTER SILL HOLED BUT NOT TOO PRESCRIBED AREA!!!!

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Outer sills corroded and no hole time of test

Underbody corroded

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 142,594 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front inner wheel arches corroded

outer sills corroded

underbody corroded

weld repairs are undersealed

Fail 12 Jan 2015 142,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front inner wheel arches corroded

outer sills corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2014 123,855 miles

195/70/15 tyres fitted to rear axle

205/70/15 fitted to front axle

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal loosing preasure when held down

near side outer sill corroded around weld repair

underside corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2014 123,855 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

195/70/15 tyres fitted to rear axle

205/70/15 fitted to front axle

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal loosing preasure when held down

near side outer sill corroded around weld repair

underside corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 103,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

lower engine stabilizer bar bushs worn

Pass 11 Jan 2012 83,188 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 83,188 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 60,300 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,694 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 47,694 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,980 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 34,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MZJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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