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FD05 CAA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 CAA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2025

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working TOP MARKER (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 67,009 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 67,001 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 62,665 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 62,661 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 168,260 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 168,260 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly stretched number five seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 162,791 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 156,525 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 156,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure twin seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nsr hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 148,795 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 148,795 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 143,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 143,181 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 137,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 132,455 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 132,454 miles

Driving control(s) defective due to presence of items likely to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle. (6.8.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pad worn slightly

Child seats on some seats at time of test

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Poor connection OSR lower indicator

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 126,912 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 126,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 119,784 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 111,927 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 100,729 miles

Coolant leak

Drivers floor mat holed.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2011 100,729 miles

Coolant leak

Drivers floor mat holed.

Driving control(s) defective due to presence of items likely to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle. (6.8.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2009 86,377 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 86,377 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 68,350 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 68,350 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,870 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 49,860 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 31,738 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 11,943 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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FD05 CAA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD05 CAA, 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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FD05 CAA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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