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BN55 YMA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,983 mi
Last recorded139,983 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 139,983 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (above axle) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (above axle) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

inner sills both side's corroding

Fail 20 Oct 2015 139,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (above axle) (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (above axle) (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

inner sills both side's corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2014 123,926 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion all over

Fail 20 Oct 2014 123,926 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion all over

Pass 4 Oct 2013 110,597 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 110,597 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 97,651 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2011 90,469 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 76,929 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 76,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2009 64,210 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,542 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 YMA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMA, 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 YMA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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