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2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

226,193 mi
Last recorded226,193 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 226,193 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 226,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 215,334 miles

all inner wheel arch panels corroded

body sill panels (inner and outer in an advanced state of corrosion)

handbrake lever travel on limit

headlamp/indicator switch showing signs of wear

nearside front outer c.v boot slightly perished

offside registration lamp bulb inoperative

offside seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Fail 3 Apr 2019 215,334 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all inner wheel arch panels corroded

body sill panels (inner and outer in an advanced state of corrosion)

handbrake lever travel on limit

nearside front outer c.v boot slightly perished

offside seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Pass 28 Apr 2018 200,553 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion all around (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all suspension parts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides corroded (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 200,553 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering underneath corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion overall (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all suspension parts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides corroded (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 183,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 171,845 miles

Centre Rear child seat fitted, full inspection of adult belt could not be carried out

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 163,032 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 163,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 163,531 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet lock very stiff to open

Both rear tyres perished

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 153,766 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside upper mirror cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2014 153,748 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside upper mirror cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2013 142,720 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside top mirror cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2013 142,720 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Air bag light on

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside top mirror cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2012 132,847 miles

Air bag light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 132,847 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Air bag light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 118,022 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 103,527 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 92,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 92,052 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 72,823 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 72,803 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wipers smearing.

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

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 KYR is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KYR, 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 KYR is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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