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BN05 UMY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,421 mi
Last recorded76,421 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 76,421 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 71,471 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022

Nearside side step starting to corrod

Offside and nearside front inner wheel archs starting to corrod

Fail 17 May 2022

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside side step starting to corrod

Offside and nearside front inner wheel archs starting to corrod

os and ns rear inner wheel archs starting to corrode

Fail 2 Feb 2022

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering shock area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface rust under side

Front both coil springs corroded

Offside Front Upper inner wing corroded

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear metal brake pipe across axle corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 207,442 miles

Front subframe/all components corroded

Nearside Front Upper inner wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Upper inner wheel arch area corroded

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

underside corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 207,208 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in both rear half shafts

Fail 17 Dec 2019 207,206 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in both rear half shafts

Pass 2 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/f inner wheel arch has corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2017 203,814 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,266 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 59,453 miles

Nearside Front has small cuts not reaching cords

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both front lower arms age cracking

corrosion under vehicle

front discs pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 57,853 miles

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

Front brake discs worn thin

Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

slight play in rear half shafts

Fail 13 Nov 2013 56,219 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

slight play in rear half shafts

Pass 12 Nov 2012 54,635 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak

play in both rear half shafts

Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,150 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in both rear axle half shafts

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,388 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

outer front passenger seatbelt fluffing/fraying

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,583 miles

1. Slight play in both rear differential half shafts

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2008 46,369 miles

water staining to front of engine

Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,574 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,954 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 11,935 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 UMY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UMY, 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 UMY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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