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BN05 XXG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,223 mi
Last recorded108,223 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 108,223 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

underside undersealed

Fail 11 Jun 2026 108,207 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 5 Jun 2025 101,064 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

underside covered in underseal

Fail 23 May 2025 100,973 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 3 Oct 2023 97,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2022 93,488 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2021 89,591 miles

heavy underside corrosion

various underside holes outside prescribed areas

Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,902 miles

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

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,044 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,592 miles

Rear Inner sill panels both sides heavy corrosion

patches of corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2017 70,458 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,817 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,879 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2015 58,879 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,920 miles

patches of corosion

Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,387 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,037 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 44,037 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,806 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 29,574 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 21,597 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,155 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 XXG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XXG, 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 XXG registered?

BN05 XXG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BN05 XXG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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