CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN05 UKV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,833 mi
Last recorded197,833 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 UKV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 197,833 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside body sills/ wheel arches corroded nearside rear outer body sill excess corrosion

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches excess corrosion

offside headlamp slightly reduced output

offside rear tyre low tread

Fail 12 Mar 2019 197,831 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside body sills/ wheel arches corroded nearside rear outer body sill excess corrosion

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches excess corrosion

offside headlamp slightly reduced output

offside rear tyre low tread

possible nearside front inner brake pad low

Pass 12 Mar 2018 185,328 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear chassis is corroding near bump stop

Nearside Rear outer sill is starting to corrode

Offside Front outer sill is starting to corrode

Offside Rear chassis is corroding near bump stop

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

Rear inner wheel arches have patches of corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2018 185,328 miles

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

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear chassis is corroding near bump stop

Nearside Rear outer sill is starting to corrode

Offside Front outer sill is starting to corrode

Offside Rear chassis is corroding near bump stop

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

Rear inner wheel arches have patches of corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2017 168,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside door mirror glass damaged

offside rear park brake cable corroded

park brake lever travel evident

tailgate secure in closed position

windscreen marked

Fail 6 Mar 2017 168,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside door mirror glass damaged

offside rear park brake cable corroded

park brake lever travel evident

tailgate secure in closed position

windscreen marked

Pass 3 Mar 2016 150,994 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

offside door mirror glass slight damage

oil leak

park brake light not working

slight damage to windscreen

wear evident offside front brake flexi hose

Fail 3 Mar 2016 150,994 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

offside door mirror glass slight damage

oil leak

park brake light not working

slight damage to windscreen

wear evident offside front brake flexi hose

Pass 7 Mar 2015 136,680 miles

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

incorrect brake flexi hose fitted to nearside front

incorrect brake flexi hose fitted to offside front

Fail 7 Mar 2015 136,680 miles

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

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

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

incorrect brake flexi hose fitted to nearside front

incorrect brake flexi hose fitted to offside front

Pass 10 Mar 2014 126,701 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 94,567 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,205 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,634 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,997 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,979 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 34,979 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 26,270 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN05 UKV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White 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 UKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN05 UKV?

You can check the full history of BN05 UKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN05 UKV registered?

BN05 UKV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is BN05 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 UKV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN05 UKV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN05 UKV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.