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BX05 EWR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,975 mi
Last recorded122,975 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 EWR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 122,975 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 121,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 121,133 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Tipper body (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 119,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 119,403 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 15,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 113,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 113,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 109,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 11,203 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 7,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 104,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,272 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 93,670 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,845 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 81,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,756 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 63,588 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,896 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 51,063 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 51,063 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,560 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,244 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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BX05 EWR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BX05 EWR, 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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BX05 EWR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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