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BN05 YAU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,051 mi
Last recorded161,051 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 161,051 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2018 161,051 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2017 156,298 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2017 156,298 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2016 149,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

brake warning lamp indicating fault

nearside front step corroded [not within prescribed area

offside & nearside front inner sills corroded [not within prescribed areas

offside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Fail 13 Jul 2016 149,957 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

brake warning lamp indicating fault

nearside front step corroded [not within prescribed area

offside & nearside front inner sills corroded [not within prescribed areas

offside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 3 Jul 2015 146,311 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2015 146,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 137,569 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 137,557 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 126,564 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 126,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 120,498 miles

engine oil leak

spare wheel below legal limit

spare wheel flat

Fail 3 Jul 2012 120,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

engine oil leak

spare wheel below legal limit

spare wheel flat

Pass 11 Jun 2011 112,763 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 108,018 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 108,018 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 May 2009 103,455 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 103,455 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 95,707 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 95,226 miles

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

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 YAU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YAU, 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

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BN05 YAU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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