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BX55 LRL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 LRL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2017

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mount to rear spring (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole step under neath (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o s sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front door mirror cracked

brake pipe across axle corrided

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 175,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner ARCH CORRODED

Nearside Front Outer TYRE SIDEWALL HEAVILY SCUFFED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR MOPUNTS WORN

Offside Inner CENTRE SILL CORRODED HOLED

Offside Outer SILL CORRODED HOLED NON PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY CORRODED NON PRESCRIBED AREAS

Fail 21 Nov 2016 175,171 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Inner ARCH CORRODED

Nearside Front Outer TYRE SIDEWALL HEAVILY SCUFFED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR MOPUNTS WORN

Offside Inner CENTRE SILL CORRODED HOLED

Offside Outer SILL CORRODED HOLED NON PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY CORRODED NON PRESCRIBED AREAS

Fail 31 Oct 2016 175,171 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded STEP (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick SEEN THROUGH INSPECTION HOLE (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside CENTRE SILL CORRODED

Nearside Front Inner ARCH CORRODED

Nearside Front Outer TYRE SIDEWALL HEAVILY SCUFFED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR MOUNTS WORN

Offside CENTRE INNER SILL CORRODED

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

Offside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

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

UNDERSIDE CORRODED NON PRESCRIBED AREA

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 LRL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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