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BN55 OEP

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

262,453 mi
Last recorded262,453 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 OEP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 262,453 miles

Bolt missing from gearbox cradle on subframe

General corrosion to the body of the vehicle

Handbrake requirements just met at 16%

Middle exhaust silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Underside of side step corroding

Nearside Rear Box section heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail in engine bay corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting prescribed area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Sill corroded

Oil residue around engine

Fail 15 Aug 2024 262,428 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose securing bolts on front rubber coupling loose marked white (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting area corroded through marked white (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bolt missing from gearbox cradle on subframe

General corrosion to the body of the vehicle

Handbrake requirements just met at 16%

Middle exhaust silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Underside of side step corroding

Nearside Rear Box section heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail in engine bay corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting prescribed area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Sill corroded

Oil residue around engine

Pass 1 Sep 2023 257,431 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jul 2023 257,420 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 255,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

nearside rear inner sill/outrigger area corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

nearside rear inner wheel arch area corroded an holed but not in prescribed area

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

parking brake lever has travel

Fail 6 Jul 2022 255,435 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner chassis rail shock absorber mounting area repair panel not fixed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

nearside rear inner sill/outrigger area corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

nearside rear inner wheel arch area corroded an holed but not in prescribed area

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 30 Jun 2021 249,422 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

exhaust outer skin corroding

nearside & offside front metal brake pipes corroding

nearside & offside front number plates deteriorating

Fail 30 Jun 2021 249,422 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust outer skin corroding

nearside & offside front metal brake pipes corroding

nearside & offside front number plates deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2020 238,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 228,729 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 217,646 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 214,871 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 214,871 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 197,695 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 170,600 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 154,113 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 134,794 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 113,016 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 95,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 95,199 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 73,666 miles

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

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 21 Sep 2009 56,946 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,268 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 48,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside 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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BN55 OEP 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 70.8%.

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 BN55 OEP, 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 OEP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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