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BX55 MDE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,131 mi
Last recorded142,131 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 142,131 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess coroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess correct (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 135,050 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 135,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 123,096 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 117,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2018 117,176 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 107,701 miles

Body has slight corrosion In various areas (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 107,701 miles

Body has slight corrosion In various areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 96,391 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,645 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 86,642 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,382 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 78,567 miles

brake pipes corroded

wishbone bushs cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2012 72,682 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,586 miles

wishbone bushs cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2010 58,982 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 48,045 miles

coolant leak thermostat housing

Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,310 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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 MDE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MDE, 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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What year was BX55 MDE registered?

BX55 MDE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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