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BX05 EXJ

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

153,109 mi
Last recorded153,109 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 EXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2024 153,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Rear Box Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Box Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Rear Most Box Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Master To ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Box Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 152,644 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near front leaf mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s outer sill corroding.

Fail 6 Oct 2022 152,644 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near front leaf mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s outer sill corroding.

Pass 24 Sep 2021 149,893 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 139,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 131,196 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 128,795 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 119,679 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 110,331 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 100,389 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 90,650 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,660 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,971 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2013 64,971 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,791 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,872 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 36,028 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,257 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 22,516 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 17,620 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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BX05 EXJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BX05 EXJ, 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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BX05 EXJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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