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BN55 OFR

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

148,414 mi
Last recorded148,414 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 OFR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 148,414 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 148,404 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step box holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 142,496 miles

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread - Vertical cracks (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 142,485 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread - Vertical cracks (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 140,181 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fine pitted across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension, chassis, underbody and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2022 140,166 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn From differential forward (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel arch to engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower panel/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fine pitted across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind rear wheel on chassis rail (repair advised) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind rear wheel on chassis rail (repair advised) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension, chassis, underbody and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2021 139,345 miles

Central Lower Chassis and its suspension components have varied stages of corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Pitted/stress fractures across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Pitted/stress fractures across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Layer starting to appear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroding near body mount, alo9ng front strut/leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 139,335 miles

Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed Not OE catch spec as outer aftermarket locking device fitted (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Chassis and its suspension components have varied stages of corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Pitted/stress fractures across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Pitted/stress fractures across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Layer starting to appear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroding near body mount, alo9ng front strut/leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 138,754 miles

Central Chassis, suspension and braking components have varied states of corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Pitted across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Pitted across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 138,742 miles

Central Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From fuel tank to calipers via distributor (over axel) both lines (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner panel/sill corroded to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer panel/sill corroded to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner/lower wheel arch-floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Central Chassis, suspension and braking components have varied states of corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Pitted across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Pitted across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 138,342 miles

Both rear chassis corroded

Centre exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 28 Jan 2019 138,340 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear chassis corroded

Centre exhaust box in poor condition

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside front inner sill below vehicle corroded and holed

Pass 19 Feb 2018 135,580 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 135,580 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 131,175 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 131,175 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play Steering rack knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 126,957 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Effort poor front axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 126,957 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Effort poor front axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 119,449 miles

Foot brake travel

Fail 12 Feb 2015 119,430 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight horizontal movement on both rear half shafts

Fail 2 Feb 2015 119,407 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

n/s wing mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

slight horizontal movement both rear halfshafts

Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,637 miles

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

battery light on dash

front inner pads getting low

n/s mirror cracked

slight smear off wipers

Fail 16 Jan 2014 106,637 miles

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

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

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

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

battery light on dash

front inner pads getting low

n/s mirror cracked

slight smear off wipers

Pass 14 Dec 2012 97,577 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 97,577 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 92,325 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 79,399 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2010 79,399 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 62,766 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 53,435 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 53,435 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 OFR is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 OFR, 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 OFR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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