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BX55 LYJ

2005 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,661 mi
Last recorded167,661 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 167,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 167,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Dropside corroded and likely to cause injury Sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 165,211 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 151,462 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D Bushes on antiroll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and rear of cab corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside sill and both front inner wheel arches corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear offside cross member corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

mid exhaust is corroded with outer skin peeling

Fail 9 Dec 2021 151,441 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D Bushes on antiroll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and rear of cab corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside sill and both front inner wheel arches corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear offside cross member corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

mid exhaust is corroded with outer skin peeling

Pass 23 Dec 2020 135,633 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 135,633 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Leaking from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 134,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded

Nearside Front Inner Wring corroded

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

Pass 22 May 2018 126,037 miles

Central exhaust skins outer corroded

Central slight fuel leak

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front oil leak

Pass 11 May 2017 114,167 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 103,494 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 90,467 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 90,465 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 76,871 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 76,869 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 62,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 52,966 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,094 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 52,094 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,765 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,109 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 LYJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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