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CW55 DLF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,380 mi
Last recorded178,380 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 178,380 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 May 2016 178,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 163,225 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)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 163,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 135,565 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 13 Mar 2014 135,111 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s h/lamp bulb refitted to check aim

Pass 21 Feb 2013 117,515 miles

front wishbones rear bushes perishing

residue near side front cv boot

slight roughness offside front wheel bearing

wipers deteriorating

Fail 2 Feb 2013 116,303 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

both front lower wishbone inner bushes deteriorating and starting to split

near side front cv boot small hole and greasey

numerous areas of surface corrosion

off side front wheel bearing slight ruff in opperation

Pass 28 Jan 2012 95,331 miles

drivers seatbelt starting to fray and deteriorate

nail in near side front tyre

slight play off side front track rod end

strong faulty wheel bearing noise discovered upon decelerometre test (suspect offside front) strongly recommend further investigation

wipers deteriorating

Fail 23 Jan 2012 95,331 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seatbelt starting to fray and deteriorate

nail in near side front tyre

slight play off side front track rod end

strong faulty wheel bearing noise discovered upon decelerometre test (suspect offside front) strongly recommend further investigation

wipers deteriorating

Pass 8 Feb 2011 73,672 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 73,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

poor pattern to n/s headlamp on dip

Pass 5 Feb 2010 54,550 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 54,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 41,460 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 41,460 miles

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 DLF 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 50%.

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 DLF, 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 DLF registered?

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

Is CW55 DLF safe to buy?

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