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BN55 OLA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,253 mi
Last recorded120,253 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 120,253 miles

Driver door sill corroded, but not excessively.

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 89,948 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 89,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 78,117 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills starting to corrode

overflow pipe on fuel tank perishing

Pass 2 May 2012 68,752 miles

no handbrake warning light

Fail 27 Apr 2012 68,751 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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)

no handbrake warning light

rear tyres cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2010 66,101 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 57,620 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,789 miles

advise offside front bottom ball joint boot split

advise sparewheel missing

Fail 19 Sep 2008 55,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise offside front bottom ball joint boot split

advise sparewheel missing

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 OLA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OLA, 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 OLA registered?

BN55 OLA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is BN55 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 OLA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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