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BN54 FOP

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,161 mi
Last recorded161,161 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 161,161 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner archs both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 161,150 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner archs both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 153,033 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 146,444 miles

Both outer sills covered heavily with sealant

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

O/S/F Wheel arch covered heavily with sealant

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 136,357 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills has surface rust

Pass 21 Oct 2020 127,290 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 127,283 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner sills /door steps corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear of the two centre prop bearings worn badly (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes as they go under chassis been covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear centre sill corroded

vans been heavily under sealed on all four corners

Pass 12 Oct 2018 120,976 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 114,094 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 114,083 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 106,943 miles

rear chassis near rear wheel arch area both sides of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2015 99,312 miles

Offside Front tread nail in it

Fail 28 Sep 2015 99,312 miles

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

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

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tread nail in it

Rear excessive travel

Pass 13 Oct 2014 93,804 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 87,321 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 85,480 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 82,798 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 75,114 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 75,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,320 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 65,281 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 55,272 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 55,272 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,730 miles

handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 4 Jul 2007 37,710 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,212 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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BN54 FOP 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 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FOP, 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 FOP is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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