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BN05 UGU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,600 mi
Last recorded144,600 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 144,600 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

play in propshaft bearing

Fail 21 Dec 2016 144,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

play in propshaft bearing

Pass 20 Jul 2015 139,941 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 15 Jul 2015 139,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear near side hand brake cable in touching rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2014 128,540 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 128,540 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 117,834 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 117,834 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 117,831 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 107,464 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 107,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 95,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

both rear marker lights not working

coolant level low

n/s/f tyre bold on inner and outer edge

o/s door mirror damaged but not affecting the drivers view to rear

o/s washer one jet blocked

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

oil leak from engine

oil leak from hydraulic pump

service light on

Fail 22 Jun 2011 95,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Swivelling towbar swivel pin missing (6.6.5a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

both rear marker lights not working

coolant level low

n/s/f tyre bold on inner and outer edge

o/s door mirror damaged but not affecting the drivers view to rear

o/s washer one jet blocked

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

oil leak from engine

oil leak from hydraulic pump

service light on

Pass 8 Jul 2010 85,279 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 85,275 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on shoulders

rear marker lamps are inoperative

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2009 72,637 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 72,600 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 59,850 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 59,755 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 59,755 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 UGU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UGU, 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 UGU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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