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BN05 UMF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

171,548 mi
Last recorded171,548 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 171,548 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 May 2017 171,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 157,969 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 157,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking tank filler breather hose (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded croossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 148,429 miles

N/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 5 May 2015 148,428 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2014 135,271 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 135,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 129,384 miles

gear box oil leak

offside rear tyre uneven wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2013 129,382 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gear box oil leak

offside rear tyre uneven wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 122,054 miles

Both outer sill panels corroding

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

Under body surface corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2012 122,054 miles

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

Both outer sill panels corroding

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

Unable to see front inner brake pads

Under body surface corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2011 115,870 miles

Off side front brake disc inner surface in poor condition

Off side front steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2010 112,829 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 93,326 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 93,324 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 70,426 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 70,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 UMF 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 55.6%.

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 UMF, 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 UMF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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