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HX05 BYT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,741 mi
Last recorded150,741 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 BYT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 150,741 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 48,381 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 147,255 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 147,255 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 141,615 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 141,615 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 126,873 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 112,891 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 105,499 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

advise,slight damage to n/s/r light len's

Fail 16 May 2011 96,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 96,065 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 76,899 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 76,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,638 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 48,638 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 BYT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX05 BYT, 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 BYT registered?

HX05 BYT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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