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BX55 LYK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,324 mi
Last recorded103,324 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2020 103,324 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,050 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 90,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 77,661 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 77,651 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 67,725 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 57,664 miles

Front to rear chassis areas and crossmembers getting corroded, and around leaf spring mounts

GENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING CORRODED AND IN POOR CONDITION

N/S/F engine bay/chassis areas getting corroded

O/S/F door step/Inner sill areas excessively corroded and holed (NOT quite in fail limits)

O/S/F inner w/arch/ engine bay area and top chassis area, getting corroded

P/Brake efficiency low at 18% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 57,630 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Underside area around seat mounts (5.2.6)

Front to rear chassis areas and crossmembers getting corroded, and around leaf spring mounts

GENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING CORRODED AND IN POOR CONDITION

N/S/F engine bay/chassis areas getting corroded

O/S/F door step/Inner sill areas excessively corroded and holed (NOT quite in fail limits)

O/S/F inner w/arch/ engine bay area and top chassis area, getting corroded

P/Brake efficiency low at 18% (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 46,419 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 46,419 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

osf cab marker lamp not working

Pass 30 Sep 2014 43,623 miles

oil accumalation at engine.

Fail 23 Sep 2014 43,621 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clean up all brake pipes.

oil accumalation at engine.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,915 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 38,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,580 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 33,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,619 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 28,619 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,514 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,076 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,574 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 LYK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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