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BN05 TMY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

165,322 mi
Last recorded165,322 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 TMY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 165,322 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 165,320 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 148,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 148,773 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 134,881 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 116,922 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 116,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,025 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 101,025 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 81,648 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,198 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 62,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,921 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 46,921 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,663 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 45,663 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 TMY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

BN05 TMY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is BN05 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 TMY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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