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BX55 MDK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,835 mi
Last recorded140,835 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 140,835 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 131,801 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 122,982 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 122,980 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 117,505 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 117,505 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 113,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 111,335 miles

Coolant leak slight coolant leak (water pump area) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 111,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 7.23 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower arm rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak slight coolant leak (water pump area) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 107,454 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 103,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 99,694 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 99,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 98,492 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,439 miles

Heavy use of sealant and/or underseal.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 92,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch liner/ chassis near ABS pump (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

slight corrosion all over chassis

Pass 17 Oct 2014 85,098 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 72,977 miles

rear tail pipe missing

centre propshaft bearin g has play

Fail 22 Oct 2013 72,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre propshaft bearin g has play

rear tail pipe missing

Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,995 miles

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

middle exhaust deterioted

Fail 4 Oct 2012 58,987 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

middle exhaust deterioted

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,547 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,242 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 39,242 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,470 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 28,470 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 20,672 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 MDK 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 66.7%.

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 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 MDK, 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 MDK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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