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DY05 CWU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,508 mi
Last recorded142,508 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 CWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 142,508 miles

Engine mounting area corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 142,508 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine mounting area corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 132,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 269,747 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 255,175 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 239,733 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 239,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 224,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside upper mirror glass cracked.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 204,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 191,931 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

play in both steering rack knuckles.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 191,931 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

play in both steering rack knuckles.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 178,407 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 178,407 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 162,373 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 150,911 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 141,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 130,272 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 126,835 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 110,481 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 99,137 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2007 84,148 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 67,117 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,009 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 37,318 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 CWU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CWU, 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 CWU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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