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BN05 FKJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

110,242 mi
Last recorded110,242 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 FKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 110,242 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

drivers seat belt starting to fray not affecting strength of belt

Pass 10 Jun 2019 98,588 miles

Body not fully secure Front and rear (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 97,684 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion AT INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2018 97,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion AT INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 97,552 miles

Fuel system component leaking around filler neck (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front both inner wheel arches excessive corroded

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front sill excessive corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

bad oil leak

exhaust gases leak under bonnet slight

exhaust middle section deteriorated

underbody of van rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

under body rust and corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2017 92,643 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

under body rust and corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2016 88,015 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

offside outer and inner sill badly corroded but not within twelve inches of prescribed areas

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,320 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

under body rust

Fail 7 Apr 2015 83,268 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

under body rust

Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,426 miles

fuel smell no visual leak

under body rust

Fail 31 Mar 2014 78,426 miles

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

fuel smell no visual leak

under body rust

Fail 6 Apr 2013 73,079 miles

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

light under body corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2013 73,079 miles

light under body corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2012 66,193 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 66,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,995 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2011 60,995 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,392 miles

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

near side front tyre cracking

near side rear tyre cracking

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2010 58,373 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

near side front tyre cracking

near side rear tyre cracking

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2009 57,227 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 54,455 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 54,455 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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 FKJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BN05 FKJ, 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 FKJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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