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EK05 CUU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

332,248 mi
Last recorded332,248 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 CUU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 332,248 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to underneath

oil leak

prop center bearings in poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2026 332,248 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to underneath

oil leak

prop center bearings in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2025 327,588 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2024 325,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front driver set unit worn

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 315,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2021

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 301,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 293,348 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 293,348 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working red lens also missing (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 281,188 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2018 281,186 miles

Emissions not tested engine missing on revs unable to test (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2017 262,591 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Belt has been shut in door several times (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 243,778 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 243,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 223,268 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 200,828 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 178,235 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 159,667 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 137,659 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 137,659 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 113,996 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 91,682 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 68,681 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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EK05 CUU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White 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 EK05 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK05 CUU registered?

EK05 CUU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is EK05 CUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 CUU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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