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BX55 CBF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,356 mi
Last recorded85,356 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 CBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 85,356 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 85,324 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 81,976 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 81,976 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 78,298 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 78,298 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SEAT BELT MOUNTING POINT (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2023 76,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 76,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 72,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 69,725 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 69,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 66,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2019 63,985 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 61,626 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 61,626 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 59,739 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 59,739 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,560 miles

coolant leak water tank damaged and insecure panel along both sides and roof and os mirror

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,197 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel tank breather pipe split but not leaking

park brake catching on insecure water tank

Fail 30 Jul 2015 54,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

fuel tank breather pipe split but not leaking

park brake catching on insecure water tank

Fail 1 May 2014 50,227 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 50,227 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 46,875 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)

o/s/ mirror slightly deterioated

Pass 20 Dec 2011 43,874 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,491 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,430 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 30,430 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight coolant leak

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,683 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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BX55 CBF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BX55 CBF, 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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BX55 CBF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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