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FN05 CUK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

196,565 mi
Last recorded196,565 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 CUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 196,565 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 196,520 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 186,560 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 186,560 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 176,778 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 176,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 169,108 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 169,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 151,312 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 137,249 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 129,087 miles

Starter motor fault.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 129,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Starter motor fault.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 117,000 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 101,748 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 101,734 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 81,107 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 29 Jul 2008 60,968 miles

Oil leak

handbrake cable caseing damaged

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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FN05 CUK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FN05 CUK, 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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FN05 CUK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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