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BK55 NLN

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

223,883 mi
Last recorded223,883 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 NLN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 223,883 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 223,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 210,813 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

various brake pipes rusty

Fail 22 May 2015 210,812 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 May 2014 189,482 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 189,482 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 156,892 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 156,889 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 138,907 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 138,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 131,955 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 131,955 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 106,620 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 88,170 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 64,231 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 64,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NLN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BK55 NLN, 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 NLN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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