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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive door entrance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lag on application (just within maximum limits) (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front of rear under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror base broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear of under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking top of steering gear input (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning tight and notchy (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexi hose x 2 , corroding / greased (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Soot visible on turbo (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi , corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Rear of wheel arch corroded & holed , NOT within a prescribed area
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi , corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Drivers step / inner sill , corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexi hose x 2 , corroding / greased (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Soot visible on turbo (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi , corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Rear of wheel arch corroded & holed , NOT within a prescribed area
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi , corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Rear of wheel arch , corroded & holed , NOT within a prescribed area
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Step has small hole in step, under vehicle
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above the axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front step has small hole at front, under side
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corner/sill /rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Turbo to manifold joint, clamp missing (8.2.2.1 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corner/sill /rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Step has small hole in step, under vehicle
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above the axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front step has small hole at front, under side
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed seat belt edge frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack or pipes into rack (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch within 30cm of the top shocker mounting. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed seat belt edge frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack or pipes into rack (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Engine Oil leak
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis above axle (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis above axle (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside 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)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
play in nearside and offside rear wheels, no fault found, recomend attention
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nearside front tyre approaching wear bars
offside front tyre wearing inside edge
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BL54 FXV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 FXV, 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 FXV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2004.
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