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BG05 XWV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,497 mi
Last recorded184,497 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 184,497 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underside generally corroded

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 184,448 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underside generally corroded

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 179,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 177,970 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

General Surface Corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 159,462 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 140,967 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 133,975 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 126,779 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 119,632 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 107,922 miles

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

rear tyres needed soon , o/s mirror damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2012 107,922 miles

rear tyres needed soon , o/s mirror damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2011 92,321 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 90,740 miles

Cuts in outer sidewall of offside rear inner tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in nearside rear anti rollbar lower bush

Pass 18 Nov 2010 90,740 miles

Cuts in outer sidewall of offside rear inner tyre

Play in nearside rear anti rollbar lower bush

Pass 22 Apr 2010 85,427 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 85,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 83,499 miles

O/S AND N/S SIDE MARKER LAMPS NOT WORKING

O/S/F BUMPER SPLIT

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 83,499 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S AND N/S SIDE MARKER LAMPS NOT WORKING

O/S/F BUMPER SPLIT

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

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

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 XWV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XWV, 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 XWV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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