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BL54 FXV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

250,869 mi
Last recorded250,869 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FXV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 250,869 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 250,839 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 241,597 miles

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))

Fail 30 May 2022 241,578 miles

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 ()

Pass 20 Apr 2021 228,972 miles

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))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 228,971 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 221,598 miles

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))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 221,586 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 212,248 miles

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))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 212,237 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 202,517 miles

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)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 202,516 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 192,881 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 183,308 miles

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)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 183,305 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 173,907 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 173,903 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 163,732 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 163,728 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 153,892 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 142,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 142,260 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 131,557 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 131,556 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 119,785 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 107,305 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 107,298 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 91,936 miles

play in nearside and offside rear wheels, no fault found, recomend attention

Fail 15 Jan 2008 91,929 miles

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

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 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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