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BN05 YXM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,150 mi
Last recorded174,150 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 174,150 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 167,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 161,660 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 161,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 156,834 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 156,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 150,063 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 150,063 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 144,226 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 138,644 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 131,658 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 126,152 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 120,981 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 114,556 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 114,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2014 103,524 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 103,448 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 90,516 miles

front discs corroding on inside edges and cooling vanes

n/s rear tyre approaching limit

Pass 29 Dec 2011 77,952 miles

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

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

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

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2010 66,516 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre close to wear indicators.

off side rear tyre has slight uneven wear.

off side wing mirrior glass cracked but still provides view to rear.

smoke reading is 0.79 oil temp 80

Fail 21 Dec 2010 66,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre close to wear indicators.

off side rear tyre has slight uneven wear.

off side wing mirrior glass cracked but still provides view to rear.

smoke reading is 0.79 oil temp 80

Pass 21 Dec 2009 52,749 miles

O/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED BUT NOT EFECTING REAR VEIW

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,371 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 30,582 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 YXM 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 75%.

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 YXM, 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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What year was BN05 YXM registered?

BN05 YXM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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