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BX55 LUW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

172,401 mi
Last recorded172,401 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 172,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside has corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2022 165,466 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 150,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to Offside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 150,522 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to Offside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 134,362 miles

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 27 Mar 2019 101,928 miles

Offside Front brake pipe surface rust

Pass 31 Mar 2018 92,368 miles

slight surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,857 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,843 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,363 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 16,754 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 LUW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LUW, 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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What year was BX55 LUW registered?

BX55 LUW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BX55 LUW safe to buy?

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