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BN05 YYW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,491 mi
Last recorded193,491 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 193,491 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 181,204 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 181,131 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 168,507 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 168,074 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 151,697 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 151,697 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 135,118 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 135,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 124,440 miles

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 124,440 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 111,239 miles

Centre exhaust silencer has a hairline fracture around the neck

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 111,239 miles

Centre exhaust silencer has a hairline fracture around the neck

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 106,094 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 94,021 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 94,021 miles

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

osr hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2009 72,978 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 72,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 54,480 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 54,480 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 YYW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YYW, 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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What year was BN05 YYW registered?

BN05 YYW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is BN05 YYW safe to buy?

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