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BX55 MEU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,799 mi
Last recorded114,799 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 114,799 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 108,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper marker light n/w

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

Offside Rear marker light n/w

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 108,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper marker light n/w

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

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

Offside Rear marker light n/w

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 101,367 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 95,355 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 87,905 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 82,723 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

both inner steps corroded and holed

front discs corroded

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2017 82,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

both inner steps corroded and holed

front discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,489 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 70,302 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 63,514 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 63,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,825 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,409 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,556 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 47,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

washer jets need adjusting

Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,766 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 28,875 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 MEU 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 MEU, 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 MEU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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