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BN05 FCV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,417 mi
Last recorded144,417 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 FCV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 144,417 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

offside rear lower body panel corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2019 143,157 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underside of step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition underside of side door step corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

offside rear lower body panel corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 127,740 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 127,736 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 322,137 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

customer declared private minibus

Fail 22 Mar 2017 322,130 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

customer declared private minibus

Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,111 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,517 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 13,762 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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BN05 FCV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN05 FCV, 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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What year was BN05 FCV registered?

BN05 FCV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is BN05 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 FCV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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