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BX55 LYC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,508 mi
Last recorded125,508 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 125,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 123,381 miles

Central prop bearing worn

Front tyres cracked

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2024 121,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 119,314 miles

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 117,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corrosion front

Pass 19 Feb 2021 112,210 miles

Nearside Front Inner Step at floor corroded/holed not in P/A

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

Offside Front Inner Chassis rail inner wheel arch corroded/holed not in P/A

Offside Front Inner Step at floor corroded/holed not in P/A

Offside Rear Inner 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 20 Feb 2020 108,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre pressure low

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 12 Feb 2019 104,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some rust on underside inc o/s/f sill and door step, will require attention soon.

Fail 11 Feb 2019 104,723 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some rust on underside inc o/s/f sill and door step, will require attention soon.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 95,627 miles

Exhaust centre section loose on clamp

n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush starting to split

Fail 14 Feb 2018 95,627 miles

rear brake application uneven O/S (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust centre section loose on clamp

n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush starting to split

Pass 1 Feb 2017 85,119 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 85,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 83,268 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 83,268 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,414 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,970 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 61,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 57,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 57,679 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,611 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 48,611 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,678 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,336 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,188 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 25,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LYC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX55 LYC registered?

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

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