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BN05 LHR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,051 mi
Last recorded175,051 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 175,051 miles

Body has slight corrosion Throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 175,050 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s rear bind (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n /r o/ s rearflour to wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/r out rigger o/s out rigger x2 (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 164,818 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 158,751 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 158,751 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 148,771 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 147,815 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 133,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 133,264 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 119,218 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 119,217 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 25 May 2011 99,582 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 99,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2010 79,426 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 79,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2009 60,939 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 44,602 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 LHR 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 LHR, 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 LHR registered?

BN05 LHR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BN05 LHR safe to buy?

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