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BN05 HZY

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025

General corrosion in underbody

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system On axle (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion in underbody

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 112,942 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 112,927 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 111,775 miles

nearside and offside inner sills holed

Fail 11 Dec 2023 111,763 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

nearside and offside inner sills holed

Pass 14 Oct 2022 110,441 miles

Offside Rear Inner Chassis slightly corroded above axle.

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 109,031 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 108,399 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 108,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 104,399 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyres all round starting to get low

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2018 100,553 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres perished

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 100,553 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill behind rear spring eye (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres perished

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 95,315 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear chassis corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2017 95,315 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill assy (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill assy (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill assy (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill assy (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 89,404 miles

corrosion set in on lower part off body

headlight adjustment altered on dash

Fail 13 Jun 2016 89,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion set in on lower part off body

headlight adjustment altered on dash

Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,688 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 79,081 miles

both front brake pipe forming rust

both rear brake pipes forming rust

genaral corrosion under sides floor,sills,chassis ect

Fail 2 Jun 2014 79,081 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake pipe forming rust

both rear brake pipes forming rust

genaral corrosion under sides floor,sills,chassis ect

Pass 3 Jun 2013 79,799 miles

both front brake pipes forming rust

both rear brake pipes forming rust

genaral corrosion forming outer sills

Pass 29 Nov 2011 72,782 miles

both rear brake pipes forming rust

n/s front wing mirror damaged

o/s front brake pipe forming rust

Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake imbalance

Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,921 miles

front tyres on limit of 1.6mm

unable to test seatbelts due to baby seats fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2008 56,628 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 56,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

NSR wheel centre cap missing.

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 56,055 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 15,324 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 HZY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HZY, 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 HZY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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