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BG05 XWS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

107,447 mi
Last recorded107,447 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 XWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 107,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 107,410 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 107,391 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 89,371 miles

Lower sills have corrosion

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

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Front Lower step area corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2024 89,366 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.95 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Lower sills have corrosion

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

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Front Lower step area corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes have corrosion

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 89,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 88,678 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 88,675 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 87,819 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 87,819 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2019 87,559 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt flexible stalk damaged all rear buckles hanging loose/possible trip hazard, (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear belts slow to recoil and slightly twisted

Fail 13 May 2019 87,545 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended drivers belt twisted and not recoiling correctly (7.1.2 (c))

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

Driving control not working or functioning such that safe operation of the vehicle is affected clutch pedal pad incomplete (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision 2nd row centre top bolt not fully located. (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision 3rd row outer top bolt not fully located (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt flexible stalk damaged all rear buckles hanging loose/possible trip hazard, (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear belts slow to recoil and slightly twisted

Pass 17 May 2018 84,861 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all shackle bushes slightly worn (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load last row (5.2.4a)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 80,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective third row (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Central exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load last row (5.2.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,063 miles

coolant leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 75,063 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

coolant leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 68,521 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 63,465 miles

All seat belts are slightly slow to retract.

Fail 7 May 2014 63,457 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

All seat belts are slightly slow to retract.

Pass 21 May 2013 55,744 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 49,469 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 43,850 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 38,296 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.D.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 30,527 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 24,887 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 15,308 miles

fuel cap top broken

o/s 2nd row belt stiff to retract

Pass 8 May 2006 9,269 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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BG05 XWS 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 67.9%.

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 BG05 XWS, 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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BG05 XWS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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