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BN05 TVY

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,594 mi
Last recorded105,594 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 105,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 100,653 miles

Oil Leak

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 93,197 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 93,197 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 89,147 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 82,809 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 82,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 74,322 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,576 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 63,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 55,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,034 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 46,042 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,711 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 38,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,803 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 29,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,043 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 TVY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TVY, 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 TVY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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