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BN55 VKK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,058 mi
Last recorded146,058 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 146,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 142,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 135,818 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 135,670 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 132,239 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 128,118 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Front Marker light not working

Offside Rear Outer Tyre starting to wear low

Offside Registration lamp light dim

Roof marker lights not working

Steering lock faulty

Fail 6 Feb 2019 128,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Front Marker light not working

Offside Rear Outer Tyre starting to wear low

Offside Registration lamp light dim

Roof marker lights not working

Starter motor faulty

Steering lock faulty

Pass 19 Mar 2018 123,272 miles

Both upper marker lights not working

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Nearside Rear Slight play in lower roll bar link bush

Fail 15 Mar 2018 123,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear outer tyre outer walls in poor condition

Both upper marker lights not working

Nearside Front side marker light not working

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre starting to wear close to legal limits

Nearside Rear Slight play in lower roll bar link bush

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 118,156 miles

Nearside Mirror in poor condition

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing low

Offside Mirror glass in poor condition

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn low on inner edge

Outer sills rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2017 118,156 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Hole in lens (1.2.1e)

Bad oil leak from servo vacuum pump area

Coolant header tank appears empty !!

Coolant header tank cap not fitted

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Interior rear view mirror missing

Nearside Mirror in poor condition

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear Light lens in very poor condtion

Offside Mirror glass in poor condition

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn low on inner edge

Outer sills rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2016 110,163 miles

n/s door mirror outer in poor condition

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f & o/s/r inner tyres worn low on inner edge

oil leak from servo vacuum pump gasket area !

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Mar 2015 101,488 miles

drivers door mirror glass poor

Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,357 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 91,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,192 miles

rear view mirror missing

Fail 21 Mar 2013 82,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

rear view mirror missing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,940 miles

o/s/r inner tyre wearing low

Fail 27 Mar 2012 74,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r inner tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,355 miles

both outer rear tyres wearing low

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

screw in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,753 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 56,734 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,196 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VKK 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 VKK, 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 VKK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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