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BX55 LSZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,462 mi
Last recorded119,462 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 119,462 miles

Both front wheel arch corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 115,734 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 115,731 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 104,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 93,715 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear slightly correded . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 93,597 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine plate limit of 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged loose, chaffing on wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear leaf spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear leaf spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill by subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected by subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front lower arm rear bushes perished

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front leaf spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to outer sill

advice corrosion to both inner arches behind headlights

fuel tank breather hose perished

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2019 88,869 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens damaged/covered with tape

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Reverse lights not working

Fail 29 Aug 2019 88,863 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 0.9 limit (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 30 Aug 2018 84,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill & Arch rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 84,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens broken - white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill & Arch rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 78,464 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner arch and inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut Mount area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 78,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner arch and inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut Mount area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 73,178 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 73,175 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions flat/puncture (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure drop link nut loose (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 68,553 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight play in off side front trackrod (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 63,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,642 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,092 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 52,491 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,297 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,112 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,579 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,016 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 22,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 LSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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