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BN55 VNA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

199,235 mi
Last recorded199,235 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VNA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 199,235 miles

dampness around fuel pump on engine

excessive corrosion to driver step

excessive corrosion to off side rear inner valance

Fail 8 Oct 2014 199,235 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dampness around fuel pump on engine

excessive corrosion to driver step

excessive corrosion to off side rear inner valance

Pass 11 Oct 2013 185,714 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 185,714 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 172,431 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 158,969 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel tank breather pipe split

off side front steering rack end slight play

Fail 1 Nov 2011 158,969 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel tank breather pipe split

off side front steering rack end slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2010 143,473 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 77,173 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 128,334 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 128,334 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 111,478 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 111,478 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 VNA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN55 VNA registered?

BN55 VNA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is BN55 VNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 VNA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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