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BT05 XXY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

109,055 mi
Last recorded109,055 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XXY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 109,055 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 109,055 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 107,683 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury sliding door rollers worn (9.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop bearing rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 107,682 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level possible clutch slave (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking tank breather (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Entrance/exit door defective in operation sliding door wont open from inside (9.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury rollers worn (9.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop bearing rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 105,664 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 103,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

pas pipes heavily corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2022 103,629 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel tank breather (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

pas pipes heavily corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 102,369 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 102,110 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 99,669 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 97,730 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 97,228 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 96,068 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 96,068 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,760 miles

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

nearside and offside rear slight axle end float

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 92,583 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 88,098 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 82,234 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 73,301 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 73,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 May 2011 64,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 May 2011 64,142 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2010 53,661 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,867 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,041 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 13,866 miles

Both rear tyre have numerous cuts in tread area, although cord structure is not exposed.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 6,532 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 XXY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BT05 XXY, 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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BT05 XXY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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