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BK55 FNO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

294,396 mi
Last recorded294,396 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 FNO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 294,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear next to tank (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 294,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at tank (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 255,338 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes at abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 255,338 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured broken at spring eye (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes at abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 220,495 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 208,962 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 16 Sep 2013 175,610 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 13 Sep 2013 175,592 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

advise oil leak near side rear hub

Pass 10 Oct 2012 146,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel cap flap missing

Fail 3 Oct 2012

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

coolant leak n/s/f of engine

fuel filler flap missing

n/s/f inner track arm worn

o/s/f inner track rod arm worn

tow bar electrical socket cover missing

Fail 19 Sep 2012

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

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

coolant leak n/s/f of engine

fuel filler flap missing

n/s/f inner track arm worn

o/s/f inner track rod arm worn

tow bar electrical socket cover missing

Pass 16 Sep 2011 124,069 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting secured by steel wire

Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,553 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

slight oil or fluid sweat at nearside rear backplate no evidence to suggest that sweat is brake fluid

Pass 10 Aug 2009 70,403 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,384 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 44,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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BK55 FNO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK55 FNO, 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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BK55 FNO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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