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BX55 LVL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,951 mi
Last recorded117,951 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2024 117,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 117,254 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 115,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 114,988 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 114,873 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 114,873 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 111,719 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back of the step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 103,837 miles

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 103,837 miles

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 100,740 miles

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

Rear main oil seal leaking between engine and gearbox

Fail 16 May 2017 100,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Reverse light inop

Rear main oil seal leaking between engine and gearbox

Pass 27 May 2016 93,241 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened slight play (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 82,998 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,055 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 67,055 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 61,253 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 61,253 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,561 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 53,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 42,642 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,840 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,900 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,190 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 LVL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LVL, 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 LVL registered?

BX55 LVL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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