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BN05 FMZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,815 mi
Last recorded188,815 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 188,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion all over

Pass 25 Sep 2020 180,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 175,244 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 175,244 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 171,455 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 167,647 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 167,545 miles

All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating no sidelights on n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s sill front and rear, o/s drivers step/ n/s spring hanger at front (6.1.B.2)

Brake performance not tested due to excessive play in n/s wheel bearing (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when indicator on (1.3.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2x front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch o/s and n/s step (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body/chassis in general is corroded (6.1.A.1)

middle exhaust box has slight blow

Pass 19 May 2016 158,299 miles

advise corrosion on o/s inner and outer sills

Fail 16 May 2016 158,212 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

advise corrosion on o/s inner and outer sills

Pass 22 May 2015 148,923 miles

advise corrosion/hole in o/s outer sill

Fail 19 May 2015 148,923 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

advise corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 24 May 2014 143,109 miles

2x hole/corrosion in o/s sill

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 May 2013 137,262 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 137,262 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 118,681 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 101,234 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,372 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,128 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,024 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 FMZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FMZ, 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 FMZ registered?

BN05 FMZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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