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BN55 YNU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,676 mi
Last recorded49,676 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2024 49,676 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Holes with in 30cm of sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft likely to become detached prop shaft mounting area has holes with in 30cm (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected holes with in 30cm of spring mounting behind panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured Holes in chassis with in 30cm of anti roll bar link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired overall chassis has holes front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to mid (1.1.11 (c))

Central fuel tank mounting is weak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Overall chassis condition is corroded and weak in parts

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 48,290 miles

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

Front engine support bracket badly corroded but engine still secure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 48,215 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed next to seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front engine support bracket badly corroded but engine still secure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 47,183 miles

Front engine support bracket badly corroded but engine still secure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 47,183 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front engine support bracket badly corroded but engine still secure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 46,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 46,234 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired At chassis leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired At front cable mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 42,800 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 39,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2016 34,426 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 21,005 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,671 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 3,228 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,339 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,898 miles

cut in n earside front tyre wall

Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,914 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 YNU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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