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BN55 UXD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened engine cradle sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2025

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front lower door steps corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened engine cradle sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 56,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

underbody covered in black body sealer

Fail 4 Sep 2024 56,414 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

underbody covered in black body sealer

Fail 20 Mar 2024 56,404 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front brake pipes over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner wheel arches holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis in wheelarch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears brake pipes over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 56,373 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ENGINE BAY ENGINE MOUTING AREA CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced STEP AREA (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety FUEL LEAK UNDERSIDE BY FUEL TANK (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 50,210 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 46,916 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 42,952 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened passenger (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,984 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 31,984 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,789 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,337 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 22,337 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,555 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 18,171 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2011 18,171 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)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 16,515 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 14,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,356 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 10,402 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 UXD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UXD, 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 UXD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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