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BN54 UCL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,001 mi
Last recorded169,001 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 169,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 169,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 66,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

some signs of corrosion, and repairs made too underside

tail pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2019 65,485 miles

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

Front wishbone rear most bushes splitting

exhaust tail pipe missing

surface corrosion to underside

wipers poor

Fail 14 Dec 2018 65,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step / sill section, lip poor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower wing inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust tail pipe short

slight corrosion to most metal brake pipes

surface corrosion to underside

wipers poor

Pass 20 Oct 2017 162,073 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 160,281 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 159,040 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 157,901 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 156,343 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 154,573 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 154,556 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 137,246 miles

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

general corrosion to underside

slight corrosion n/s/r axle brak pipe

slight corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

Fail 26 Sep 2011 137,197 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside

slight corrosion n/s/r axle brak pipe

slight corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 18 Oct 2010 120,507 miles

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

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

play in middle prop bearing

Fail 13 Oct 2010

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

play in middle prop bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2009 107,505 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 96,935 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 96,931 miles

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

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,815 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 UCL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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