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BD54 XXV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

223,837 mi
Last recorded223,837 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 XXV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 223,837 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 209,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 209,440 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure body split under chassis fixings (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working both mid (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure body split under chassis fixings (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working both mid (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Both prop shaft donuts detached (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3MM AND WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake drum backing plate damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2018 202,513 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 202,513 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 193,639 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

temp fuel cap fitted

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 193,479 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and step (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

temp fuel cap fitted

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 185,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 166,032 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 166,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 153,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 132,693 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 132,617 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 272,070 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 225,132 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 225,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 215,555 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 215,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 184,420 miles

very slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 28 Aug 2009 184,420 miles

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

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

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

very slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 9 Apr 2009 163,745 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 8 Apr 2009 163,745 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 3 Jul 2008 106,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 106,611 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 64,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear fog lamp lens slightly cracked requires atention asap

deep cut on offside rear tyre outer sidewall

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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BD54 XXV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,384 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 BD54 XXV, 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 22 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD54 XXV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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