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BN55 UWJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,257 mi
Last recorded191,257 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 191,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 185,185 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015
Fail 2 Dec 2014 175,296 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 175,296 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2013 171,943 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 169,077 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 164,185 miles

both front to rear and both rear brake pipes

both front tyres worn on egders

Fail 13 Dec 2011 164,185 miles

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

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

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

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

both front to rear and both rear brake pipes

both front tyres worn on egders

Pass 22 Dec 2010 158,455 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 152,822 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 152,882 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 119,080 miles

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 UWJ 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 76.9%.

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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

BN55 UWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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