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BX55 MBF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,164 mi
Last recorded153,164 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 153,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower inner sill holed and corrodded

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gater (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported 1 front to rear pipe not secure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear axle poor repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing close to fail limit (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner lower sill holed and corrodded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember along side offside rear swinging shackle bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel crossmember holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both exhaust silencers corrodded and blowing

propshaft front center bearing rubber mounting broken

Fail 26 Aug 2020 153,164 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower inner sill holed and corrodded

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gater (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported 1 front to rear pipe not secure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear axle poor repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing close to fail limit (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner lower sill holed and corrodded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember along side offside rear swinging shackle bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel crossmember holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both exhaust silencers corrodded and blowing

propshaft front center bearing rubber mounting broken

Pass 1 Apr 2019 143,427 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 143,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 136,429 miles

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 136,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 129,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush & o/s (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

drivers step corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 129,088 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & o/s roll bar mounting x member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting area x member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush & o/s (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

drivers step corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 112,432 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,701 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,057 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,586 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,808 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,016 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,635 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,413 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 MBF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MBF, 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 MBF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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