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BN05 UES

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

122,356 mi
Last recorded122,356 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 122,356 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack piping area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 122,356 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working all marker lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working all marker lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack piping area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 115,000 miles

All shocks and springs corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills corroded in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tipper corroded in parts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 115,000 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

All shocks and springs corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills corroded in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tipper corroded in parts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 110,251 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tipper body in parts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side in parts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 110,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working stop lamp on instead of side ? (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tipper body in parts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side in parts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre under inflated

Pass 5 Jul 2017 104,478 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure mounting corroded to excess ()

Offside drivers footstep is corroded to excess

Tipper rear cross member is corroded to excess in area of tipper body pivots

tipper rear body flooring & cross members are corroded to excess

Pass 8 Jul 2016 100,506 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 100,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion at tipper body (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,925 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,458 miles

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

marker lights are not working

Fail 4 Jul 2014 86,429 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

marker lights are not working

Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,724 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 71,162 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 71,154 miles

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,768 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 60,767 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 54,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,258 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 47,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 47,574 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 34,246 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,246 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 UES is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 UES, 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 UES is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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