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BX55 LSU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,847 mi
Last recorded139,847 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 139,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 122,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre is cracking on inner side wall

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 122,831 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar link mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre is cracking on inner side wall

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 100,582 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 May 2014 70,631 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2014 70,631 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 59,296 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 59,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

2/water pump leaking 3/noisy drive belt and tensioner

offside rear handbrake cable fouling osr roadwheel

Pass 18 May 2012 49,939 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 49,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear outer tyre wall split and punchtured///// spare wheel missing and carrier broken

Pass 18 May 2011 40,052 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 33,961 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 24,890 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 19,359 miles

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

OSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

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 LSU 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 73.3%.

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

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