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HX05 XKU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,060 mi
Last recorded180,060 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 XKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 180,060 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 171,873 miles

nearside front inner and outer body sill corroded (holed) - outside of prescribed area

offside centre inner and outer body sill corroded (holed) - outside of prescribed area

Fail 3 Mar 2016 171,873 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8) DANGEROUS

nearside front inner and outer body sill corroded (holed) - outside of prescribed area

offside centre inner and outer body sill corroded (holed) - outside of prescribed area

Pass 7 Mar 2015 162,509 miles

gear selector cable housing under floor has cover missing - cales are exposed

Fail 6 Mar 2015 162,478 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

gear selector cable housing under floor has cover missing - cales are exposed

Fail 4 Mar 2014 152,906 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 152,906 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 138,136 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 138,122 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 124,420 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 108,948 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 85,914 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front door sills damaged

long handbrake travel

lower steering column bush worn

offside mirror damaged

pedal anti slip worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2009 85,914 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

front door sills damaged

long handbrake travel

lower steering column bush worn

offside mirror damaged

pedal anti slip worn

slight play in steering rack

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 XKU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XKU, 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 XKU registered?

HX05 XKU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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