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BN54 KVH

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

137,554 mi
Last recorded137,554 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 137,554 miles

many welded repairs to underside, all undersealed

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

underbody corroded in various non structural places

Fail 12 Oct 2017 137,554 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

many welded repairs to underside, all undersealed

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

underbody corroded in various non structural places

Pass 22 Sep 2016 126,971 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front outer wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch area corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill holed in non prescribed area

Rear inner sill/bumper corners holed but in non prescribed areas

engine misfire

Fail 13 Sep 2016 126,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to major leak of gasses (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward mount, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front outer wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch area corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill holed in non prescribed area

Rear inner sill/bumper corners holed but in non prescribed areas

engine misfire

Pass 7 Sep 2015 116,764 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to windscreen

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

rear load area corroded and weak in places

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2014 106,551 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrossion to both inner and outer sills rear inner wing panel rear of arch holed but not in load bearing area.

exhaust heat gard inscure

offside rear inner wheel arch to floor corroded and weak

offside front tyre worn smooth on both edges not to ply or cords

Fail 10 Sep 2014 106,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrossion to both inner and outer sills rear inner wing panel rear of arch holed but not in load bearing area.

exhaust heat gard inscure

offside rear inner wheel arch to floor corroded and weak

offside front tyre worn smooth on both edges not to ply or cords

Pass 16 Sep 2013 96,058 miles

both inner sill areas corroding

both rear leaf spring mounting areas corroding

centre section of exhaust deteriorating

rear structure of vehicle corroding in various places

Fail 13 Sep 2013 96,050 miles

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

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

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

both inner sill areas corroding

both rear leaf spring mounting areas corroding

centre section of exhaust deteriorating

rear structure of vehicle corroding in various places

Pass 17 Sep 2012 85,703 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 85,583 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,197 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 77,197 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear fog lamp not working

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 66,521 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 66,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,042 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,159 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 46,117 miles

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

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

damage to all tyre outer sidewalls

slight damage to n/s front road wheel

Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,126 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 36,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of 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 KVH is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KVH, 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 KVH is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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