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BN55 YPE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

228,342 mi
Last recorded228,342 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 228,342 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 226,629 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 223,456 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 223,443 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 207,869 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 200,580 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 180,386 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 175,400 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 175,400 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 153,731 miles

note,appears some seats removed for test

Pass 26 Feb 2013 144,353 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/f outer sill damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2013 144,353 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/f outer sill damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2010 88,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 88,647 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 62,685 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,926 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 29,926 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 13,651 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 YPE 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 72.2%.

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 YPE, 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 YPE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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