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BX55 LRV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

121,250 mi
Last recorded121,250 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2016 121,250 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/arch several places (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing/arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (3.1.9)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member behind fuel tank (3.1.9)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded the last rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside mirror caseing damaged

underside and chassis corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2015 121,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember above spare wheel (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember at tipping ram mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 117,802 miles

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

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2013 105,476 miles

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

Offside 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Dec 2013 105,476 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside 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)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal anti-slip provision incomplete

Pass 18 Dec 2012 94,572 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 94,572 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 83,346 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 83,296 miles

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

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

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

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,735 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,331 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 62,829 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 62,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 49,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 49,289 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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 LRV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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