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CW55 ARU

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,238 mi
Last recorded134,238 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 ARU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 134,238 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2018 134,220 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated by step into cab (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and nearside rear sill end in wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by leaf spring (6.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin held in place by cable ties

Pass 15 Sep 2017 124,446 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 124,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 112,795 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 104,881 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 104,881 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,989 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 95,989 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2013 86,995 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2012 77,433 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,650 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 55,267 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 42,739 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,317 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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CW55 ARU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CW55 ARU, 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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CW55 ARU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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