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FM05 CVW

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

183,011 mi
Last recorded183,011 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 CVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 183,011 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 171,320 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 171,199 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (as marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger ( as Marked ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch ( as marked ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 165,796 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 156,915 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 143,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 126,822 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 122,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 120,895 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and under sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 118,591 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 118,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 114,743 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly,advise

Fail 17 Jun 2016 114,743 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly,advise

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 110,626 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 105,709 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 99,360 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,419 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 87,297 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 86,982 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 73,558 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 60,218 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,973 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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FM05 CVW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FM05 CVW, 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 FM05 CVW registered?

FM05 CVW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FM05 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 CVW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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