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BK55 FON

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

161,970 mi
Last recorded161,970 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 161,970 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear end float

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and all cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 161,966 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced In box section near rear subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced In box section near rear subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear end float

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and all cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 155,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Jun 2025 155,785 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 22 May 2025 155,781 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 144,150 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear End float at wheel

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Centre UJ and bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 137,295 miles

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

end float in both rear wheels

offside rear inner and outer sill and wheel arch corroded but outside of prescribed areas

Fail 19 May 2023 137,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

end float in both rear wheels

offside rear inner and outer sill and wheel arch corroded but outside of prescribed areas

Pass 25 May 2022 192,148 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop section front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 182,924 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Exhaust silencers corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split advise replacement soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis rails and all cross members and out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings and wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 182,992 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring Both rears worn allowing leaf spring to splay (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear outer sills corroded

Exhaust silencers corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split advise replacement soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis rails and all cross members and out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings and wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 177,760 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front suspension top mounting noisy and rough

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material below leaf spring Ubolts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear offside rear handbrake reading low

nearside rear leaf spring splayed at front edge

Fail 6 Mar 2020 177,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured in front eye at the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible bike obscuring plate (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front suspension top mounting noisy and rough

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material below leaf spring Ubolts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear offside rear handbrake reading low

nearside rear leaf spring splayed at front edge

Pass 21 Mar 2019 168,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

OSF & OSR wheel arches corroded and holed but not deemed to be excessive or within a prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF & OSF

all inner and outer sills corroded but not deemed to be excessive

Fail 20 Mar 2019 168,267 miles

Position lamp not working NSF (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

OSF & OSR wheel arches corroded and holed but not deemed to be excessive or within a prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF & OSF

all inner and outer sills corroded but not deemed to be excessive

Pass 17 Feb 2017 167,473 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded one front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

end float in both rear wheels

Fail 15 Feb 2017 167,473 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded one front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

end float in both rear wheels

Pass 18 Feb 2016 165,578 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 165,578 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 152,197 miles

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

slight end float in rear wheels

Fail 15 Jan 2015 152,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight end float in rear wheels

Pass 31 Jan 2014 147,884 miles

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

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

slight end float in both rear wheels

Fail 27 Jan 2014 147,884 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

slight end float in both rear wheels

Pass 30 Aug 2012 119,528 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 103,027 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 103,027 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 79,611 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 79,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2009 68,828 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 44,188 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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BK55 FON is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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

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