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HX05 BAO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,283 mi
Last recorded94,283 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 BAO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 94,283 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 88,575 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,139 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 80,011 miles

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

Propshaft Rear Bearing Mount Slightly Worn

Pass 9 Dec 2021 74,775 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 74,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 72,251 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 69,521 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,672 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 63,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 54,604 miles

Near side rear shock absorber has slight dampness

Off side rear outer tyre side wall has slight damage

Fail 9 Nov 2017 54,604 miles

Near side rear shock absorber has slight dampness

Off side rear outer tyre side wall has slight damage

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,672 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 45,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,563 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

ONE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP INOPERATIVE

OUTER FACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 9 Oct 2015 45,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

ONE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP INOPERATIVE

OUTER FACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,916 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,538 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 31,615 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,132 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 24,692 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,212 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2009 17,208 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2008 13,144 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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HX05 BAO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HX05 BAO, 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 HX05 BAO registered?

HX05 BAO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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