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BN55 YPU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,987 mi
Last recorded67,987 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 67,987 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Wearing Thin

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Signs of previous diesel leak on fuel tank

n/s Inner Sill Slightly Corroded (not in Prescribed Area)

o/s Inner sill slightly corroded (not in prescribed area)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 67,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake cables showing signs if rubbing on tyres (poss when laden)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 64,412 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 64,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 61,005 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly deteriated

headlight adjusted in car

oil leak

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

Fail 5 Nov 2012 60,973 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly deteriated

headlight adjusted in car

oil leak

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,922 miles

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

all rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

brake fluid low

engine oilo leak

nearside of cab floor corroded but not seriously weakened

offside of cab floor slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

slight play nearside rear rear springg eye bush

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 28 Oct 2011 57,858 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

brake fluid low

engine oilo leak

nearside of cab floor corroded but not seriously weakened

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge but not measurable tread

offside of cab floor slightly corroded

offside rear inner tyre close to legal limit

offside rear outer tyre cut on side wall but not to cords

slight play in steering rack

slight play nearside rear rear springg eye bush

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,081 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 52,986 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriated

offside rear inner tyre close to legal limit

offside rear marker light not working

Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,353 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 48,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,780 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2008 36,780 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

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 YPU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YPU, 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 YPU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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