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BN05 FCA

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,398 mi
Last recorded137,398 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 FCA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 137,398 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 137,398 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2021 134,274 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 130,969 miles

Offside inner rack joint slight play

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Slight damage to nearside door mirror

Fail 5 May 2020 130,969 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside inner rack joint slight play

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Slight damage to nearside door mirror

Pass 13 May 2019 127,538 miles

Corrosion to offside front inner bumper mounting area

Corrosion to offside rear chassis within a prescribed area not considered excessive

Slight damage to nearside door mirror

Fail 10 May 2019 127,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring mounting < 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill < 30 leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to offside front inner bumper mounting area

Corrosion to offside rear chassis within a prescribed area not considered excessive

Slight damage to nearside door mirror

Pass 10 May 2018 124,357 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 12 May 2017 120,019 miles

Slight damage to nearside door mirror

Pass 24 Mar 2016 114,790 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 114,622 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 112,422 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 112,422 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 108,253 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 104,415 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 104,403 miles

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

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2012 101,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside outer sill corroding

Fail 15 Mar 2012 101,406 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside outer sill corroding

oil level slightly low

Pass 7 Mar 2011 97,255 miles

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

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

cant see the front pads

number plate bulbs are a bit dim

slight corrosion to the sills

slight noise from the n/s steering joints?

Pass 11 Mar 2010 94,818 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 83,435 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 83,435 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 65,655 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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BN05 FCA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BN05 FCA, 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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BN05 FCA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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