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BF05 YKN

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,801 mi
Last recorded114,801 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 114,801 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 111,956 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 101,324 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 66,386 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 66,377 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking fuel injector unions leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,588 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 62,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on axle. (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint from pipe near rack. (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Central Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,135 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 52,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,577 miles

exhaust deterated

Fail 8 Mar 2016 46,557 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working ALL MARKER LIGHTS (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust deterated

Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,700 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

off side rear hub seal leaking

Pass 28 Nov 2013 30,158 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 30,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Inner Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,878 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 17,804 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 12,373 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 12,355 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 5,634 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 5,346 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 58,231 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2009

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 44,180 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 44,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BF05 YKN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BF05 YKN, 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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BF05 YKN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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