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BN05 UFX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

148,887 mi
Last recorded148,887 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 148,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BUMP STOP (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security LEAF SPRING SHACKEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BUMP STOP (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security LEAF SPRING SHACKEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

unable to prperly assess welding repairs due to heavy coating of underseal.

Fail 2 Jul 2026 148,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BUMP STOP (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security LEAF SPRING SHACKEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BUMP STOP (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security LEAF SPRING SHACKEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 147,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 145,098 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 143,529 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear floor corroded non structural

Fail 30 Jun 2022

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear floor corroded non structural

Pass 25 Jan 2021

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 120,025 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 116,760 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 116,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 113,874 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

lots of under sill used

Fail 24 Jan 2018 113,870 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

front brake discs badly lipped and worn

lots of under sill used

Pass 14 Sep 2016 113,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened and corroded (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 113,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened and corroded (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 111,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear inner (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ball end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and near side (3.7.B.3)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn , air flow meter not plugged in, oil leak from engine.

noise from rear brakes wen brakes applied

Pass 23 Oct 2014 102,628 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,333 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,465 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,648 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 45,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 42,603 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 37,939 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 37,939 miles

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

n/s foot brake performance low

Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,832 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,166 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 29,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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 UFX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UFX, 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 UFX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BN05 UFX shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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