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BN54 KAO

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

221,846 mi
Last recorded221,846 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 KAO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 221,846 miles

Offside inner sill and step area covered heavily with sealant

Pass 10 Feb 2016 214,721 miles

both rear shockabsorber covers damaged ///

spare tyre defective ///

underside showing signs of corrosion ///

Fail 8 Feb 2016 214,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear shockabsorber covers damaged ///

spare tyre defective ///

underside showing signs of corrosion ///

Pass 26 Feb 2015 204,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 204,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 187,545 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 187,545 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 184,917 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 184,917 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 176,453 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 154,469 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 124,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 93,411 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 64,500 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 64,500 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 54,256 miles

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

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 KAO is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KAO, 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 KAO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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