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CX05 XBW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,634 mi
Last recorded171,634 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 XBW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 171,634 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

n/s rear plate bulb

n/s rear tyre wearing out side edge

o/s front pads low

o/s front tyre wearing inside edge

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion both inner sills

slight corrosion o/s front door step

slight corrosion rear crossmember

slight corrosion throughout chassis

slight play n/s inner rack joint

Pass 27 Oct 2017 195,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded below servo (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main runs and all rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded innerwing (3.6.B.2c)

centre diff bush

n/s inner rack joint slight play

n/s rear chassis slight corrosion

n/s rear light lense

Fail 16 Oct 2017 195,948 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded below servo (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main runs and all rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded innerwing (3.6.B.2c)

centre diff bush

n/s inner rack joint slight play

n/s rear chassis slight corrosion

n/s rear light lense

Pass 11 Oct 2016 188,737 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

welding heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Oct 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired power steering bottle insecure (2.3.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre prop shaft bearing excessive play

exhaust outer casing deteriorated centre

Fail 3 Sep 2015

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front doorsteps underside (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre prop shaft bearing excessive play

exhaust outer casing deteriorated centre

Pass 27 Aug 2014 149,278 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both doorsteps corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 27 Aug 2014 149,277 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both doorsteps corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 27 Aug 2013 141,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

end float in both rear half shafts

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2013 141,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

end float in both rear half shafts

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 81,138 miles

nearside front tyre age cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2011 103,258 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 81,971 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 61,555 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,626 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 38,614 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear tyre flat

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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CX05 XBW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CX05 XBW, 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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CX05 XBW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 2005.

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