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BF55 LXE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 LXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2025

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS BY FRONT LEAF SPRING HANGER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTTOM ARM, REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 140,361 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 188,361 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/ door step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/door step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 137,934 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 134,882 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

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

Rear tyres low tread

Fail 1 Jul 2021 134,882 miles

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

Offside Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

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

Rear tyres low tread

Pass 24 Jul 2020 132,581 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing areas both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle been under sealed not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Jul 2020 132,581 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing areas both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle been under sealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2017 132,174 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s/f inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 132,173 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s/f inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 130,737 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s and o/s/f wishbones pushes seperating (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 130,672 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s inner center and rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f inner step and sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s and o/s/f wishbones pushes seperating (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 126,141 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 corner pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin and heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 121,541 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat slight movement

n/s inner sill starting to slit

Pass 30 Aug 2013 116,464 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 108,783 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 102,932 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 100,451 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 98,792 miles

damage to front number plate

Fail 18 Sep 2009 98,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damage to front number plate

Pass 2 Oct 2008 91,034 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 91,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

off side front tyre inner edge slightly worn

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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BF55 LXE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BF55 LXE, 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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BF55 LXE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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