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BK55 FNW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,952 mi
Last recorded209,952 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 209,952 miles

welding heavily blacked

all inner and outer sills corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner wing

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 209,949 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember/spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner wing

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

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

all inner and outer sills corroded

welding heavily blacked

Fail 15 Apr 2023 209,948 miles

Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight all four tyres (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

both wiper blades split

exhaust slight blow

front discs and pads worn

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s/f tyre has screw in it

o/s/f bj boot split

o/s/r sill corrdoded

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2022 206,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wing slightly corroded

Nearside Front step corroded in non perscribed area

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheelarch/floor corroded in non perscribed area

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

Offside Rear Inner wheelarch /floor corroded in non perscribed area

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

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

Rear crossmember has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2021 201,362 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Top mount notchy

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 201,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Top mount notchy

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 196,035 miles

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

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

under body slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2019 188,610 miles

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

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

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

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

prop shaft centre bearing worn

Pass 22 Jan 2018 180,094 miles

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

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

under body corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2018 180,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 170,055 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 170,055 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 158,527 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 148,771 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 148,547 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 135,994 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 135,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 123,788 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 123,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 113,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Nov 2011 113,657 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Nov 2010 101,488 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 89,411 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 77,218 miles

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

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

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 FNW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FNW, 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 FNW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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