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BN54 AWA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

252,713 mi
Last recorded252,713 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 AWA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 252,713 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 220,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 115,411 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 115,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 207,985 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement crossmember (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocks (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 179,340 miles

all welding repairs heavly undersealed

Fail 6 Dec 2017 179,335 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 141,741 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and suspension all over (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 116,991 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 116,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 116,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step under van (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrgger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all inner wheelarches corroded

chassis legs under bonnet corroded

full chassis under vehicle corroded

inner sills corroded

n/s front and rear tyres perished

n/s outer sill at centre holed and corroded not within a prescribed area

o/s/f door step and outer sill corroded

rear crossmember corroded

rear leaf spring hangers corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 112,424 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis legs under bonnet slightly corroded

door steps slightly corroded

full chassis and floor sections corroded

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/f outer sill corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s / n/s front coil springs corroded

o/s / n/s front inner step areas corroded

o/s / n/s front inner wheelarches corroded

o/s / n/s rear chassis near shockers corroded

o/s / n/s rear inner wheelarches corroded

o/s / n/s rear leaf spring hangers corroded

power steering pipes slightly corroded

rear crossmember and inner panels corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 112,424 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis legs under bonnet slightly corroded

door steps slightly corroded

full chassis and floor sections corroded

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/f outer sill corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s / n/s front coil springs corroded

o/s / n/s front inner step areas corroded

o/s / n/s front inner wheelarches corroded

o/s / n/s rear chassis near shockers corroded

o/s / n/s rear inner wheelarches corroded

o/s / n/s rear leaf spring hangers corroded

power steering pipes slightly corroded

rear crossmember and inner panels corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 107,258 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all inner wheel arches corroded

chassis corroded

front chassis legs under bonnet corroded

front coil springs corroded

front steps corroded

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear inner panels and crossmember corroded

rear spring mounts corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 107,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all inner wheel arches corroded

chassis corroded

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

front chassis legs under bonnet corroded

front coil springs corroded

front steps corroded

inner sills corroded

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

outer sills corroded

rear inner panels and crossmember corroded

rear spring mounts corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 101,768 miles

outer sills corroded

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

corrosion under bonnet area

inner sills,chassis legs,floor sections,spring hangers and rear crossmember corroded

inter cooler damaged

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

slight damage to n/s/f door mirror

Fail 31 Aug 2012 101,768 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

corrosion under bonnet area

inner sills,chassis legs,floor sections,spring hangers and rear crossmember corroded

inter cooler damaged

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

outer sills corroded

slight damage to n/s/f door mirror

Pass 26 Aug 2011 95,163 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/r light cluster cracked

o/s + n/s outer sills corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 95,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/r light cluster cracked

o/s + n/s outer sills corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 87,488 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp aim just in limits

o/s / n/s front wipers slightly smearing screen

o/s front tyre perishing in treads

slight corrosion o/s front inner wheel arch

slight gratting on horn

Fail 24 Sep 2010 87,488 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp aim just in limits

o/s / n/s front wipers slightly smearing screen

o/s front tyre perishing in treads

slight corrosion o/s front inner wheel arch

slight gratting on horn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 78,863 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 78,855 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 78,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 71,212 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 71,175 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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BN54 AWA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BN54 AWA, 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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BN54 AWA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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