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BN05 FMF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,448 mi
Last recorded166,448 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 166,448 miles

under vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 11 Dec 2017 166,448 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 3 Aug 2016 154,464 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 3 Aug 2016 154,464 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 7 Aug 2015 139,582 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 139,581 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 117,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear view mirror covers damaged, but no sharp edges

large crack to windsceen outside the swept area

service break anti-slip provision worn / split

steel wheel fitted to offside rear

Fail 11 Aug 2014 117,172 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear view mirror covers damaged, but no sharp edges

large crack to windsceen outside the swept area

service break anti-slip provision worn / split

steel wheel fitted to offside rear

Pass 3 Jun 2013 99,520 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2012 91,462 miles

o/s/f tyre very much on limit

underside very rusty

wipers poor

Fail 11 May 2012 91,462 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre very much on limit

underside very rusty

wipers poor

Pass 6 May 2011 77,952 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 58,295 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorating with age

Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,324 miles

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 28,001 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,001 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 FMF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FMF, 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 FMF registered?

BN05 FMF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BN05 FMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 FMF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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