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BX55 LWJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,036 mi
Last recorded202,036 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 202,036 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 201,981 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 194,747 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front n/s and o/s chassis rails hard corrosion

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x 2 ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

repairs n/s and o/s under sills , out riggers ,lower inner quarters undersealed

Pass 13 Dec 2019 194,745 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2019 194,745 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 192,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deterioted (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner wing area hard corrosion

Offside Rear Inner quater hard corrosion

Rear hard corrosion n/s and o/s sill area

hard corrosion n/s and o/s sill step areas

Pass 26 Jul 2016 183,864 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 LWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LWJ, 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 LWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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