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BX55 LXN

2005 Ford Transit

Turquoise Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

274,549 mi
Last recorded274,549 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 LXN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 274,549 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 274,549 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 244,753 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 215,217 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 187,072 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 162,718 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 162,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2008 135,098 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 135,098 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 LXN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Turquoise with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LXN, 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 LXN registered?

BX55 LXN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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