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DY05 CWE

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

149,770 mi
Last recorded149,770 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 CWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 149,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 140,066 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Inner And Outer Sills. And Rear Inner Wheel Arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 140,066 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Inner And Outer Sills. And Rear Inner Wheel Arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 128,129 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 128,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 127,347 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 127,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 126,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 124,644 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 124,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 123,470 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 121,391 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 119,979 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 118,175 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 116,313 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 114,756 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 112,368 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 108,414 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2012 108,414 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 104,363 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 100,747 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 100,747 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 96,232 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 92,137 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 77,961 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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DY05 CWE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver 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 CWE, 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 CWE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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