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BN55 VML

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,872 mi
Last recorded101,872 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 101,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 99,154 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiper worn

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished on side walls and tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper worn

Offside Rear Inner tyre perished on side walls

Pass 3 Jan 2019 97,395 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 94,712 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 94,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 88,789 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 81,609 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre has a cut on inside side wall

Fail 28 Jul 2015 81,601 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Center prop joint worn.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Slight play offside front steering.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,849 miles

Handbrake cables show signs of previous chaffing in inner rear wheel rims

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 74,849 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Handbrake cables have been chaffing on rear road wheels, not worn to inner sleave

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,998 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Front wiper blades slightly perished

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 66,998 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Front wiper blades slightly perished

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,123 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 55,113 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine has oil leak

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

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,098 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 46,430 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 46,426 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,227 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VML is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VML, 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 VML is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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