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BT05 XTE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,870 mi
Last recorded107,870 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XTE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 107,870 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 107,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 93,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 8 May 2019 93,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 2 May 2018 85,082 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 May 2018 85,082 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 3 May 2017 78,693 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside chassis at shock absorber and suspension bump stop areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 78,693 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working With rear lamp fully loaded (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside chassis at shock absorber and suspension bump stop areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,620 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis at rear suspension bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Possible slight offside front wheel bearing noise developing

Rear suspension bump stop loose/deteriorated nearside and offside

Fail 21 Apr 2016 70,620 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer/inner sill within 30cm of leaf spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis at rear suspension bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Possible slight offside front wheel bearing noise developing

Rear suspension bump stop loose/deteriorated nearside and offside

Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,293 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 56,870 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,399 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,976 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,801 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 35,443 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 35,443 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 24,599 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 24,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 21,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 21,314 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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BT05 XTE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BT05 XTE, 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 BT05 XTE registered?

BT05 XTE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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