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BN05 XWE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,811 mi
Last recorded185,811 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 XWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 185,811 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Rear both rear chassis corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2016 185,813 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear both rear chassis corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 172,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 172,053 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 157,316 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 142,759 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 132,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 122,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion on both inner sills

corrosion on both outer sills

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 122,077 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion on both inner sills

corrosion on both outer sills

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 113,977 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 101,874 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 86,326 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 86,326 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 72,513 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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BN05 XWE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN05 XWE, 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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What year was BN05 XWE registered?

BN05 XWE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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