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BN55 UWL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,289 mi
Last recorded116,289 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 116,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush getting split (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front mirror casing damaged

Offside Front inner sill rusted and weak

clutch pedal rubber worn

fuel filler neck breather hose split

Pass 29 Mar 2017 92,374 miles

both rear floors weak in wheel arches

n/s wiper rubber starting to split

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Mar 2017 92,212 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at spring front mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear floors weak in wheel arches

n/s wiper rubber starting to split

o/s inner sill weak

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Apr 2016 85,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front inner sills rusted

fuel filler neck breather hose split

offside suspension slightly lower

Fail 6 Apr 2016 85,766 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner quarter panel holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front inner sills rusted

fuel filler neck breather hose split

offside suspension slightly lower

small fanbelt perished

Pass 2 Mar 2015 77,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis getting rusty

rear tyres starting to perish

slight engine oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 77,823 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis getting rusty

rear tyres starting to perish

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,147 miles

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

oil leak from turbo area

Fail 10 Mar 2014 71,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak from turbo area

Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,411 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,549 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,316 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 50,316 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 42,922 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,037 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,051 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 31,975 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 UWL 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 64.7%.

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 UWL, 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 UWL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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