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BX05 EXG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,345 mi
Last recorded147,345 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 147,345 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 147,345 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 136,255 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 130,384 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 130,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 124,485 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 124,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 119,829 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 112,855 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 112,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 104,982 miles

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 14 Feb 2013 104,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight bind nearside front brake

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 21 Feb 2012 96,626 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 85,161 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 12 Jan 2010 75,554 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 75,554 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 61,614 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 61,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 46,894 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 46,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 EXG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BX05 EXG, 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 BX05 EXG registered?

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

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