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AX05 LXR

2005 Ford Transit

White Gas bi-fuel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,569 mi
Last recorded73,569 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 LXR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 73,569 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 69,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 69,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 68,329 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 68,319 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across Axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 67,686 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 66,252 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear os (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 62,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 58,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 54,496 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 54,496 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,218 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 45,370 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 45,370 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,317 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,946 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 41,946 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,579 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,454 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 26,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,747 miles

ns outer sill damaged

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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AX05 LXR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AX05 LXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX05 LXR registered?

AX05 LXR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is AX05 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 LXR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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