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CW55 ASU

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,086 mi
Last recorded158,086 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 ASU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 158,086 miles

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

stone chip in wind screen

Fail 2 May 2017 157,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills and in whellarch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills and wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

stone chip in wind screen

Pass 6 May 2016 145,213 miles

offside and nearside inner wheel arch tubs coroded

offside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

offside inner sill coroded

small stone chip in centre of windscreen

Fail 6 May 2016 145,213 miles

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

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

offside and nearside inner wheel arch tubs coroded

offside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

offside inner sill coroded

small stone chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2015 130,350 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 116,085 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer wall

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside seal panel corroded

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 102,921 miles

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

Nearside wingmirror glass is cracked

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 89,036 miles

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

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

fuel breather hose slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre has small cut in outer wall

Fail 11 Apr 2011 74,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 74,509 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 60,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,550 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,422 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre no cord showing

hand brake long travel

power steering reservoir insecure

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 ASU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ASU, 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 CW55 ASU registered?

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

Is CW55 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW55 ASU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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