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BN55 YPZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,457 mi
Last recorded145,457 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 145,457 miles

Front Lower suspension arm rear bush bonding deteriorated both sides

Nearside Front Lower inner sill/ step area corrode and holed outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear anti roll bar linkeage bent

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both chassis rails and crossmembers corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 145,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Fuel hose damaged fuel tank breather hose split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower suspension arm rear bush bonding deteriorated both sides

Nearside Front Lower inner sill/ step area corrode and holed outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear anti roll bar linkeage bent

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both chassis rails and crossmembers corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 131,074 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 131,074 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 109,937 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,551 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 69,276 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 69,276 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,009 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 62,009 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,736 miles

center propshaft donut mount slightly worn.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,171 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008

BOLT MISSING O/S/F HEAD LIGHT

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008

BOLT MISSING O/S/F HEAD LIGHT

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 YPZ 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 64.3%.

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 YPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN55 YPZ registered?

BN55 YPZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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