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BN55 OLJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,127 mi
Last recorded131,127 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 131,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 116,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 110,169 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 110,143 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 102,156 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 102,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 94,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod end ball joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 78,225 miles

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

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

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

o/side rear h/brake and foot brake need attention

Pass 18 Oct 2013 65,222 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 65,222 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,030 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,444 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 57,444 miles

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

tracking

Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,927 miles

advise front brake disc wear ADVISE replacement

advise front brake pads wear

Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,090 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front discs corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel missing.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,503 miles

Offside 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 OLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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