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BN05 XWX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,909 mi
Last recorded172,909 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 172,909 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2016 172,909 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 165,079 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 165,079 miles

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

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 154,232 miles

OS inner sill corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 144,351 miles

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

n/s and o/s sills are badly corroded

o/s/r tyre has wear on inner tread

Fail 15 May 2013 144,351 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s and o/s sills are badly corroded

o/s/r tyre has wear on inner tread

Pass 15 Jul 2011 130,601 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 122,846 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 112,649 miles

unable to see pads

Pass 17 Mar 2008 105,537 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 105,537 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XWX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN05 XWX, 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 XWX registered?

BN05 XWX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is BN05 XWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 XWX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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