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BX05 EWW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

62,597 mi
Last recorded62,597 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 62,597 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 62,597 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 144,121 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone brush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides under seal on it can not be viwed both sides black under seal on it . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

covers on sills innner and outer sills can not be viwed.

two front and rear under wheel archs has covers on it can not be viwed

two front steap have covers on it . under seal all overs the the floor and sills can not be viwed.

under body corroded/surface rust

Pass 16 Jun 2023 136,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under body corroded/surface rust

Pass 5 Jul 2022 192,521 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 192,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around passengers seat location (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 188,562 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 185,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both side front inner steps corroded but not structural

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 180,325 miles

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

Offside Front slight corrosion inner wheel arch

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 175,923 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2017 171,541 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

off side front lower arm rear bush split

off side rear inner tyre has a nail

oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 16 Apr 2016 66,540 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,773 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,592 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 57,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 49,224 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 41,198 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,198 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,147 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,734 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,877 miles

minor damage to n/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 12 Dec 2008 14,715 miles

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

minor cut in n/s/r outer tyre wall but not showing cord

Fail 12 Dec 2008 14,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

minor cut in n/s/r outer tyre wall but not showing cord

Fail 15 Jan 2008 10,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2008 10,823 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 EWW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EWW, 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 EWW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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