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BN55 YKE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

183,259 mi
Last recorded183,259 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 183,259 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 183,259 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 174,971 miles

inner and outer sills in poor condition

oil leaks

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 23 Apr 2021 167,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Underside rusty in places

Pass 17 Apr 2020 158,142 miles

n/s/r wiring loom requires securing

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

oil leaks

reverse lights inop

underside rusty

washer switch requires attention

wishbone bushes worn

Fail 17 Apr 2020 158,142 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s/r wiring loom requires securing

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

oil leaks

reverse lights inop

underside rusty

washer switch requires attention

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 3 Apr 2019 156,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 155,033 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 154,485 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 154,485 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 153,115 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 153,115 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 147,338 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 139,219 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 126,720 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 126,720 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 115,992 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 93,420 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

spare wheel missing

Fail 12 Aug 2010 93,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

spare wheel missing

Pass 20 Aug 2009 64,501 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 64,501 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,900 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 YKE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YKE, 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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What year was BN55 YKE registered?

BN55 YKE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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