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BX55 LTE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,658 mi
Last recorded78,658 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2017 78,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded and fell off (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion behind cab step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion behind step box (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,026 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded & leaking slightly but still secure & no major blows.

Corrosion at o/s/f & n/s/f steps & inner & outer sill areas, close to but not in prescribed areas.

Corrosion at o/s/f inner wing but not in prescribed area.

O/s/f & n/s/f steel brake pipes have surface corrosion but not excessively pitted.

Prop shaft centre rubber starting to deteriorate.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 74,026 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust section corroded & leaking slightly but still secure & no major blows.

Corrosion at o/s/f & n/s/f steps & inner & outer sill areas, close to but not in prescribed areas.

Corrosion at o/s/f inner wing but not in prescribed area.

O/s/f & n/s/f steel brake pipes have surface corrosion but not excessively pitted.

Prop shaft centre rubber starting to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,471 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

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

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

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

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroed and holed

o/s/r outer tyre has some small cuts

Fail 25 Mar 2015 67,471 miles

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

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

Exhaust system is corroded

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

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

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

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

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroed and holed

o/s/r outer tyre has some small cuts

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,388 miles

Both n/s/r tyres inner and outer have small cuts and are at 2.5mm tread

Centre exhaust silencer is corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 61,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both n/s/r tyres inner and outer have small cuts and are at 2.5mm tread

Centre exhaust silencer is corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,756 miles

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

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

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

exhaust outer skin heavily corroded and split but not leaking at this time

Fail 15 Apr 2013 54,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust outer skin heavily corroded and split but not leaking at this time

no park brake application warning lamp on dash

Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skins corroding

Fail 26 Mar 2012 46,250 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skins corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,213 miles

Front brake discs are corroded on inner edges

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 31,500 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,500 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,317 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,368 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 LTE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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