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BN55 ODL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,513 mi
Last recorded163,513 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 ODL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2017 163,513 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 138,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front ; centre and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 119,626 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 119,626 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 95,203 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front wipers worn slightly

centre exhaust detertated slighgtly

Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,101 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise exhaust deteriorated.

advise localised corosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 86,101 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

advise exhaust deteriorated.

advise localised corosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,342 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

advise localised corosion to under side of vehicle.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 78,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

advise localised corosion to under side of vehicle.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,213 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 66,477 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 66,477 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,472 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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BN55 ODL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BN55 ODL, 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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BN55 ODL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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