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FD05 CBF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026
Fail 9 Feb 2026

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Two chassis crossmembers severely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger severely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Door step severely corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower sill severely corroded

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear cross member corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear cross member corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024
Pass 9 Jan 2023

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear light lens damaged

slight corrision on out rigers under body

Fail 5 Jan 2023

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear light lens damaged

slight corrision on out rigers under body

Pass 22 Oct 2021 27,360 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 27,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 22,388 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 22,374 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 16,952 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 16,908 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked right across screen (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 103,357 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 103,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,714 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,389 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d type (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside door mirror cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,484 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

various tyre treads low

Pass 7 Aug 2013 43,840 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre under inflated

Fail 7 Aug 2013 43,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear inner tyre under inflated

Pass 26 Jul 2012 38,268 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 38,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 34,332 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,332 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 28,972 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,308 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 23,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre has a nail in it

wear off side front steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,073 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 20,071 miles

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

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 CBF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CBF, 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 CBF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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