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BN55 UWS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

143,837 mi
Last recorded143,837 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 143,837 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 138,663 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2025 138,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective NSF Outermost seat belt doesn't operate as intended - doesn't retract (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSF Chassis excessively corroded (within 30cm of engine cradle mounting) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR leaf spring mounting (rear most) excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSF subframe mounting (rear most) excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS Inner sill has been repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR Chassis corroded - not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front OSF inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 138,166 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 135,190 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wheel arches corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2023 135,190 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 119,808 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2022 119,808 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill. location marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill. location marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill. location marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis. multiple locations marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2021 114,803 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

inner & outer sills corroded

Fail 24 May 2021 114,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central exhaust silencer corroded

inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 29 May 2020 106,238 miles

chassis starting to corrode

inner & outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 31 May 2019 97,587 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 30 May 2019 97,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 83,848 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 83,848 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 75,433 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 75,433 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 61,457 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,309 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 42,242 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 42,242 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,770 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,433 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 33,432 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,052 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 23,598 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,509 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 20,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,011 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 UWS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 UWS, 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 UWS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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