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DS54 BNZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,192 mi
Last recorded121,192 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 BNZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 121,192 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 117,385 miles

Rear both rear Axel bump stops missing

all welding repairs painted with underseal

Fail 21 May 2016 117,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal brake rubber refitted (3.3.A.1c)

Rear both rear Axel bump stops missing

Pass 16 May 2015 113,257 miles

Nearside Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 23 May 2014 110,121 miles

o/s/f seatbelt frayed slightly

Fail 23 May 2014 110,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f seatbelt frayed slightly

Fail 18 May 2013 106,844 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 106,844 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 102,768 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 98,988 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 95,518 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 87,824 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,844 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 73,961 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 73,961 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DS54 BNZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DS54 BNZ, 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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DS54 BNZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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