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BN55 OLV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 97,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 93,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s and n/s (3.3 (b) (i))

both inner and outer rear side panels heavily corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2018 93,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s and n/s (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

both inner and outer rear side panels heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2017 87,090 miles

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

o/s step/inner sill corroded/holed

o/s/r inner and outer side panels corroded/holed

Pass 21 May 2016 77,509 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 66,615 miles

rear tyre walls perished/cracked and scuffed

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

front tyre walls perished and wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2014 60,273 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 50,309 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 45,036 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 39,215 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,067 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 36,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,874 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 28,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,325 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 22,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OLV 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 OLV, 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 OLV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is BN55 OLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 OLV 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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