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BN55 OHW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,309 mi
Last recorded160,309 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 160,309 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 160,309 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 140,865 miles

n/s of windscreen cracked

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2011 140,865 miles

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

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

n/s of windscreen cracked

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2011 128,452 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front and offside front brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 27 Aug 2010 122,158 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 122,158 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 113,449 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 113,449 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 95,368 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 OHW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OHW, 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 BN55 OHW registered?

BN55 OHW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BN55 OHW safe to buy?

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