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BN55 UVP

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,810 mi
Last recorded160,810 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 160,810 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

centre propshaft bearing collapsed

Fail 9 Feb 2016 160,805 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

centre propshaft bearing collapsed

Fail 7 Dec 2015

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

vehicle is over dgw weight of 3500kg at 3814kg

Pass 17 Dec 2014 153,281 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake foot pedal has a long travel

Pass 10 Dec 2013 135,075 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 135,075 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 120,197 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 120,197 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 94,671 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,137 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 57,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,990 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,399 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UVP is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 UVP, 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 UVP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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