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CX05 SBV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,162 mi
Last recorded129,162 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 SBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 129,162 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 123,732 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 118,187 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 111,525 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 106,753 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 106,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 101,211 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 92,516 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 86,583 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2019 86,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2018 80,606 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing non structal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

near side front inner rack has slight play

Fail 9 Aug 2018 80,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing non structal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

near side front inner rack has slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,943 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside front bumper support bracket slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2016 59,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,811 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 40,653 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,297 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,644 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 26,523 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,856 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,791 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 14,016 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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CX05 SBV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CX05 SBV, 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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CX05 SBV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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