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BK54 XBV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

166,858 mi
Last recorded166,858 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 XBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 166,858 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot step holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both wheel arches holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering spring hanger front and rear holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sill corroded 11 holes (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering spring hanger front and rear holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering middle chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill inner and outer 5 holes (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both wheel arch pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 wheel arches corroded

both front coil springs corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 162,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit change ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion inside all wheel arches

corrosion to chassis above bump stops starting blister

corrosion to drivers step underside

corrosion to underside structure at most places meets criteria at present time

front tyres worn on inner edges

sills covered in filler

various repairs concealed unable to test

Fail 21 Nov 2017 162,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit change ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion inside all wheel arches

corrosion to chassis above bump stops starting blister

corrosion to drivers step underside

corrosion to underside structure at most places meets criteria at present time

front tyres worn on inner edges

sills covered in filler

various repairs concealed unable to test

Pass 19 Nov 2016 156,520 miles

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

Offside Inner cill holed outside prescribed area

corrosion to underside meats mot standard at current time

front wishbones rear bushes perished

Fail 11 Nov 2016 156,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all holes marked with choke (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked with choke all holes (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner cill holed outside prescribed area

corrosion to underside meats mot standard at current time

front wishbones rear bushes perished

Pass 16 Nov 2015 150,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 150,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 142,985 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 142,799 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front wipers smearing.

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 135,381 miles

Drivers door check strap worn

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside reverse light inop

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 125,254 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2012 125,254 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 116,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis and under sills rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2011 116,906 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis and under sills rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2010 106,771 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 106,771 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2009 88,835 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 68,056 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,084 miles

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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BK54 XBV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BK54 XBV, 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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BK54 XBV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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