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CW55 DHC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,273 mi
Last recorded193,273 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 193,273 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 193,267 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner rear wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under step holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear registration plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 187,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Centre/rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NS and OS central lower sill areas excessively corroded,not in a prescibed area

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower wheelarch areas,welding repair has been carried out inside vehicles wheelarch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 187,404 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheelarch area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To the front hose,near aux belt area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf Spring rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower will area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Centre/rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NS and OS central lower sill areas excessively corroded,not in a prescibed area

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower wheelarch areas,welding repair has been carried out inside vehicles wheelarch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 180,010 miles

Centre exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NS centre lower sill corroded not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 180,010 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS and OS doorstep areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS and OS lower sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis OS front inner-wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NS centre lower sill corroded not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 169,559 miles

Both rear inner wheelarch areas weak with corrosion

Bumper insecure NSF corner ()

Centre exhaust section corroded

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

OSF chassis leg distorted with corrosion at top area under bonnet

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS rear mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill areas weak with corrosion (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 169,559 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Centre lower sill area (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Both rear inner wheelarch areas weak with corrosion

Bumper insecure NSF corner ()

Centre exhaust section corroded

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

OSF chassis leg distorted with corrosion at top area under bonnet

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS rear mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill areas weak with corrosion (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 157,813 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

general under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2016 133,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 113,693 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 97,383 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,819 miles

handbrake travel near limit

judder front brakes

Fail 25 Mar 2013 95,819 miles

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

handbrake travel near limit

judder front brakes

Pass 9 Mar 2012 94,292 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 92,681 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 15 Jan 2010 72,398 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Jan 2010 72,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Dec 2008 49,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 DHC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CW55 DHC, 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 DHC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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