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BN55 YRZ

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,712 mi
Last recorded94,712 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 YRZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 94,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 24 May 2023 94,712 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2022 94,391 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 94,181 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wheel arch corroded slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2018 82,839 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2018

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

exhaust deteriorating

most brake pipes rusty

n,s,f, and o,s,f, inner wings rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2017

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust deteriorating

n,s,f and o,s,f, inner wings rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2015 90,829 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 90,088 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 25 Nov 2014 90,088 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 28 Nov 2013 84,094 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,804 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,586 miles

DRIVERS WIPER SPINDLE WORN

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 71,044 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake imbalance at 25%

Pass 1 Oct 2009 51,756 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 51,756 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,652 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YRZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YRZ, 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 YRZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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