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BX55 LXW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

14,246 mi
Last recorded14,246 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 14,246 miles

Advanced corrosion both doorsteps/sills

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust is deteriorated/rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Steering lock very difficult to release and vehicle starts whilst still engaged

horn volume becoming low

Fail 28 Jan 2022 14,246 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion both doorsteps/sills

exhaust deteriorated/rusty

horn volume becoming low

steering lock very difficult to release

Pass 12 Dec 2020 6,277 miles

Horn not working properly volume low (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advanced (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advanced corrosion both door steps/sills inner and outer

handbrake only just met required efficiency/offside is very poor,repair or adjustment required

steering lock very difficult to release

Fail 10 Dec 2020 6,277 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure bearing adrift (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Horn not working properly volume low (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advanced (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advanced corrosion both door steps/sills inner and outer

handbrake only just met required efficiency/offside is very poor,repair or adjustment required

steering lock very difficult to release

Pass 18 May 2019 91,256 miles

DOOR STEP/SILL CORRODED

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 84,531 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 84,525 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,593 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 78,583 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 69,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2015 61,238 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 61,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,681 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,842 miles

fuel cap difficult to open (key worn)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,367 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,786 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,027 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,722 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,582 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 LXW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LXW, 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 LXW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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