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DY05 CUU

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

364,190 mi
Last recorded364,190 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 CUU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 364,190 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 364,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 337,243 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both sides rear inner & outer sills covered with heavily sealant

both sides rear inner wheel arches covered with heavily sealant

Pass 4 Oct 2023 332,080 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 27 Sep 2022 328,856 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 322,096 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 321,947 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases second silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above spring bumper stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above spring bumper stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 314,765 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 314,516 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 after joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play s/arm (2.2.2 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 304,887 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides above axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 295,876 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 295,865 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Halfshaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Halfshaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 247,270 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 177,816 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 107,323 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 74,177 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 71,167 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,275 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 61,883 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,456 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,210 miles

front bumper damaged

o/s/r lamp damaged

o/sf & n/s/r tyres worn low 3mm

screw in o/s/r tyre

slight fraying o/s seat belt

Fail 13 Mar 2009 39,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front bumper damaged

o/s/r lamp damaged

o/sf & n/s/r tyres worn low 3mm

screw in o/s/r tyre

slight fraying o/s seat belt

Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,705 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 30,705 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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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DY05 CUU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DY05 CUU, 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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DY05 CUU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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