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BX55 URK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,915 mi
Last recorded155,915 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 155,915 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in multiple areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 10 Sep 2024 151,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clutch and brake pedels worn

Pass 24 Aug 2023 149,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2022 144,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

body and structure corrroding

Fail 8 Jul 2022 144,821 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

body and structure corrroding

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 140,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 139,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

n/s handbrake effort just met requirements

Pass 13 Feb 2019 138,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

oil light on

prop shaft rubber perished/split

Pass 16 Feb 2018 135,702 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears at front over rack (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexys both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre appears soft

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 135,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears at front over rack (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexys both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre appears soft

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 158,214 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 155,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on wear marks (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 150,246 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 147,071 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 141,676 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 133,846 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 123,590 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 118,695 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 118,284 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 85,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 85,565 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 URK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 URK, 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 URK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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