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BN55 YSH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,890 mi
Last recorded211,890 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 211,890 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 211,890 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 203,459 miles

play steering

Centre Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

some wear / deterioration suspension bushes

Fail 6 Oct 2016 203,454 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also surface failing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch and chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also surface failing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

play steering

some wear / deterioration suspension bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2015 194,238 miles

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly and near limits inside edges

centre silencer deteriorating / corroding

play steering nearside front

Pass 2 Oct 2014 185,854 miles

corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

play steering and suspension

Fail 2 Oct 2014 185,854 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

play steering and suspension

Pass 20 Sep 2013 176,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 169,263 miles

load sides rusting and holed

metal pipes starting to corrode

some suspension bushes worn

underside rust forming on and near prescribed areas

Pass 16 Sep 2011 100,550 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside rear axle seal at hub starting to leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 90,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 80,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 57,945 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 57,945 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YSH 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 71.4%.

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

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