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BN54 LFR

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,496 mi
Last recorded116,496 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 116,496 miles

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 116,432 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 111,225 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 111,225 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 106,185 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 101,485 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 97,269 miles

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

rear bump stops slightly perished

Fail 25 Feb 2013 86,935 miles

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

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

offside rear inner panel corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 86,935 miles

offside rear inner panel corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 79,641 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 67,833 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2009 56,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 56,603 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 44,098 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 44,089 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 34,159 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 34,159 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LFR is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LFR, 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 LFR is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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