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BX55 MDV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,630 mi
Last recorded72,630 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 72,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2025 69,944 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front lower outer sill holed

Offside drivers step rusted

Fail 25 Feb 2025 69,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front lower outer sill holed

Offside Front tyre bald inside edge

Offside drivers step rusted

Pass 9 Feb 2024 67,261 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footstep (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 64,460 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footstep heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 61,582 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footstep heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footstep heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 61,197 miles

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 inner sill/door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 61,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 61,075 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 60,264 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 55,750 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 55,750 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 50,299 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 45,744 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,744 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 38,584 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,895 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 22,476 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,666 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 20,666 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,368 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 13,250 miles

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

Offside Front 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 MDV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MDV, 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 MDV registered?

BX55 MDV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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