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FY05 CAU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

250,453 mi
Last recorded250,453 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 CAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 250,453 miles

Nearside Front Near side front body sill has corrosion.

Offside Front Off side front body silk has corrosion.

Fail 21 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corron (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front front trim loose

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror holder loose

Fail 12 Jan 2022 250,431 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 250,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower outer sill end corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 250,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower outer sill end corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 248,668 miles

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

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 23 Dec 2019 248,668 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2019 246,826 miles

Front slam panel damaged poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2019 246,826 miles

Front slam panel damaged poor condition

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 245,426 miles

Front slam panel damaged poor condition

Fail 18 Dec 2017 245,426 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front slam panel damaged poor condition

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 243,996 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 243,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre flat

Pass 22 Dec 2015

Front slam panal damged poor condition

Nearside Rear Inner tyre flat and nail in it

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

Rear axal bearings rough

speedo and rev counter not working

Fail 16 Dec 2015

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front slam panal damged poor condition

Nearside Rear Inner tyre flat and nail in it

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

Rear axal bearings rough

speedo and rev counter not working

Pass 8 Jan 2015 119,848 miles

both rear inner tyres flat

offside rear upper body light not working

rear outer tyres cuts poor condition

Fail 30 Dec 2014 119,844 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear inner tyres flat

front brake discs liped poor condition

offside rear upper body light not working

rear outer tyres cuts poor condition

Pass 30 Dec 2013 117,090 miles

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

near side rear inner tyre pressure very low

Fail 30 Dec 2013 117,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

near side rear inner tyre pressure very low

Pass 20 Dec 2012 113,746 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 113,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 112,791 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre worn uneven

n/s/r & o/s/r lamp mountings loose

Pass 29 Jun 2010 110,137 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 110,137 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 104,640 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 104,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 101,059 miles

handbrake cable starting to rub on offside rear inner tyre. repositioned bracket to stop cable rubbing

slight free play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 6 Mar 2008 101,058 miles

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

handbrake cable starting to rub on offside rear inner tyre. repositioned bracket to stop cable rubbing

slight free play in offside front steering rack inner joint

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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FY05 CAU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FY05 CAU, 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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FY05 CAU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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