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HX05 XGU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,221 mi
Last recorded141,221 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 141,221 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2023 141,093 miles

Battery Light On Dash

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 140,560 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Chassis Has Corrosion And Repair

Clutch pedal rubber is worn smooth

Ignition light is on

Fail 15 Jul 2022 140,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front under wheel arch has excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Chassis has corrosion

Clutch pedal rubber is worn smooth

Ignition light is on

Pass 6 Jul 2021 140,170 miles

General underbody corrosion,heavy in some places.

Rear most structure of tipping bed heavily corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 139,785 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 139,190 miles

Brake pedal rubber has wear on its edge

Hand brake has a long travel

Near side front door step/under sill has corrosion

Off side front door step/under sill has corrosion

Off side front inner wing/chassis has corrosion

clutch pedal rubber is missing

Fail 8 Jul 2019 139,180 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal rubber has wear on its edge

Hand brake has a long travel

Near side front door step/under sill has corrosion

Off side front door step/under sill has corrosion

Off side front inner wing/chassis has corrosion

clutch pedal rubber is missing

Pass 5 Jul 2018 138,182 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 131,737 miles

Both door steps & under sills have corrosion

Corrosion to both front inner wings under bonnet

Fail 6 Jul 2017 131,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under front wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under front wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Hand brake cross member has excessive corrosion (3.1.9)

Both door steps & under sills have corrosion

Corrosion to both front inner wings under bonnet

Front brake pads are wearing low

Pass 16 Jun 2016 122,415 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 111,565 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 111,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 99,077 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2013 87,297 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sratch on passenger side of windscreen, dose not effect drivers view.

nail in nearside rear tyre outter

small splits in brake & clutch anti-slip rubbers.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 75,561 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sratch on passenger side of windscreen, dose not effect drivers view.

nail in nearside rear tyre outter

small splits in brake & clutch anti-slip rubbers.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,101 miles

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 XGU 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 70%.

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

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