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BN55 OJG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,666 mi
Last recorded125,666 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 125,666 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 111,110 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 95,971 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 95,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns sill corroded

nsr chassie leg corroded

os sill corroded

osr chassie leg corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 91,249 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 85,142 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,815 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2013 74,541 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

spare tyre worn

Fail 26 Sep 2013 74,541 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

spare tyre worn

Pass 19 Sep 2012 70,175 miles

chip in windscreen

slight coolant leak from radiator

Fail 19 Sep 2012 70,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in windscreen

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,587 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 28 Sep 2011 65,587 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 2 Oct 2010 60,064 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,553 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 47,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,560 miles

Nearside Front 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 OJG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OJG, 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 OJG registered?

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

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The MOT history for BN55 OJG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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