MOT Status
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143,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front wheel arches corroded
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
Central exhaust silencer corroded
inner & outer sills corroded
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
chassis starting to corrode
inner & outer sills starting to corrode
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
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
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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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