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CW55 AVT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

205,240 mi
Last recorded205,240 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 AVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 205,240 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

under body corroded body corroded

under body heavenly under sealed

Fail 9 Nov 2016 204,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting hook/eye mounting bracket (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering flitch/chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheelarch/sill panels (6.1.C.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both chassis corroded (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering flitch panel/chassis (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all areas front and rear (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone arms (2.4.G.2)

presenter adviced

Pass 11 Nov 2015 195,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

near side front wish bone bush worn

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 14 Nov 2014 190,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2014 190,415 miles

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2013 182,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 182,680 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 170,649 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 170,649 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 158,366 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 158,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 153,306 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 153,306 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 104,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 129,069 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 129,069 miles

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

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 AVT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 CW55 AVT, 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 AVT registered?

CW55 AVT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is CW55 AVT safe to buy?

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