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BN54 UDH

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,990 mi
Last recorded76,990 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 76,990 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front step corroded

windscreen wipers not working on first speed

Fail 2 Sep 2019

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front step corroded

windscreen wipers not working on first speed

Pass 24 Sep 2018 72,179 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill corroded - outside prescribed area

offside front step corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 166,457 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside outer sill corroded - outside prescribed area

Fail 26 Sep 2017 166,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside outer sill corroded - outside prescribed area

Pass 4 Oct 2016 158,378 miles

rear bumber

repair to sills

Fail 16 Sep 2016 157,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven 36% (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front Leaf Spring Mount / Outer Sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower Step / Inner Sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front Leaf Spring Mount / Inner Sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front Leaf spring Mount / Outer Sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Battery Light On

Both Centre Outer Sill Corroded. Not In Prescribed Areas

Corrosion Throughout Under Body Of Vehicle

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded From ABS Pump To Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 148,659 miles

Offside Front step- corroded outside prescribed area

Rear outer sill - corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 14 Sep 2015 148,654 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front step- corroded outside prescribed area

Rear outer sill - corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 8 Sep 2014 139,509 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 128,706 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills badly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 128,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s outer sills badly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 118,940 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 118,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery light on dash

engine oil leak

o/s/r wheel tight to turn

tow bar socket has bad earth on stop lights.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 9,040 miles

battery light on

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

slight wear at o/s track rod end

Pass 10 Sep 2010 95,849 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 83,943 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 83,787 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

both rear lights slightly trafficating

brake discs low

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Sep 2008 72,391 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 68,924 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 68,922 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 UDH is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UDH, 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 UDH is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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