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BN05 LCX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,634 mi
Last recorded218,634 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 LCX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 218,634 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

inner and outer sills are heavily under sealed

Fail 24 Jun 2019 218,634 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

inner and outer sills are heavily under sealed

Fail 29 Dec 2016 217,832 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

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

Offside registration plate light lens missing

drivers seat bracket broken but not insecure

power steering fluid on min

wipers smeary

Pass 2 Nov 2015 185,543 miles

Offside offside rear chassis leg corroded

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 166,949 miles

Both rear chassis legs above rear axle are corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 166,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Both rear chassis legs above rear axle are corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 143,382 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 119,964 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 94,672 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 73,329 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,693 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 47,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,161 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 26,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,713 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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BN05 LCX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 BN05 LCX, 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 BN05 LCX registered?

BN05 LCX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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