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BL54 FXF

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

99,164 mi
Last recorded99,164 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FXF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2018 99,164 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner arch plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner arch plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring hanger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced slam panel/towing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,437 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 94,405 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in sidewall and nail in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 90,428 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 90,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/floor area (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,455 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 85,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,910 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre tread but no cords visible

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged but no cords visible

Fail 30 Jan 2014 78,910 miles

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

cut in o/s/r tyre tread but no cords visible

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged but no cords visible

Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,188 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 73,188 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,902 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 61,209 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 61,209 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,406 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,588 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 43,584 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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BL54 FXF is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BL54 FXF, 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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BL54 FXF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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