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BN05 XYL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

28,282 mi
Last recorded28,282 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 28,282 miles

Offside Outer outer sill badly corroded

Offside Rear rear section of arch badly corroded

Offside front and rear section of inner sill badly corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 26,966 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 126,917 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 126,912 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 126,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front step/sill corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 120,666 miles

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 May 2016 120,665 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 May 2015 114,797 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 109,776 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 109,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 103,785 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 96,524 miles

imbalance front brakes

travel on parking brake

Fail 21 Apr 2012 96,490 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 89,529 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 83,997 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 83,949 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 78,724 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 78,455 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 78,009 miles

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

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 XYL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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