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BN05 XZX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 XZX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025

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

Central Front muddy condition

Central Rear 2 rows of seats removed at time of test

Central Rear muddy condition

Central Rear step damaged

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Front muddy condition

Central Rear 2 rows of seats removed at time of test

Central Rear muddy condition

Central Rear step damaged

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 118,345 miles

Central Rear seats removed

Fail 13 Dec 2023 118,338 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested service brake failure - metal brake pipe leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above rear axle within 30cms of seat mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system brake pipe corroded and failed under test (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis support area holed and corroded within 30cms of spring shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed side door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed side door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022

Central underside in muddy condition

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022

Offside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central underside in muddy condition

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020

Central Front 8 seats in passenger area

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear 2 rows of rear seats removed but bolt holes still in floor

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019

Central Rear 2 rows of seats removed

Central Rear centre prop bearing rubber worn but serviceable

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Rear 2 rows of seats removed

Central Rear centre prop bearing rubber worn but serviceable

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 230,081 miles

Central underside muddy

Fail 11 Jan 2019 230,080 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central underside muddy

Offside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 220,600 miles

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

Central Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play ford tsb 7l136 (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear back plate shows signs dampness

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play ford tsb 7 l136 (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 220,600 miles

Central Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play ford tsb 7l136 (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear back plate shows signs dampness

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play ford tsb 7 l136 (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 220,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch lower (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Central Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear back plate shows signs dampness

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 215,016 miles

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

under side rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2015 211,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 200,361 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 200,361 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 187,972 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 837,222 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 88,377 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 74,853 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,528 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 44,896 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 33,251 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 33,251 miles

Lower Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing (6.8.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 22,400 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 22,394 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 13,847 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 XZX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 XZX, 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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BN05 XZX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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