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BN05 XWZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,325 mi
Last recorded115,325 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 115,325 miles

fully undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2024 106,350 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

under body covered in dry mud or concrete

Fail 21 Sep 2024 106,309 miles

Central Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting all along back chassis has holes in various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

under body covered in dry mud or concrete

Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,052 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 86,596 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle has had extensive welding repairs and is heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Aug 2021 77,878 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 70,081 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body has general corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2020 70,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body has general corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2019 59,601 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under body has general corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2018 52,028 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 52,028 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 48,651 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,292 miles

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

Offside Front Outer wall worn

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 44,292 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Seat Floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer wall worn

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,058 miles

Offside inner tie rod play

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

steering rack mounting bushs cracks appering

Fail 3 Sep 2015 39,058 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside inner tie rod play

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

steering rack mounting bushs cracks appering

Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,476 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 23,919 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 20,416 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 20,416 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 17,012 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 10,030 miles

Offside Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 10,030 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 879 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear center bumper missing

Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,719 miles

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

rear center bumper missing

Pass 19 Apr 2008 6,939 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 6,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

BN05 XWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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