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BN54 UGV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,833 mi
Last recorded138,833 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 138,833 miles

both inner rear wheel arches starting to rust

rear metal brake pipes on rear axle rusting

Fail 25 Jul 2020 138,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both inner rear wheel arches starting to rust

rear metal brake pipes on rear axle rusting

Pass 29 Jul 2019 133,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 128,710 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc's are heavily lipped / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear / across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside chassis leg area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 128,638 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill isn't attached marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bushes marked in yellow (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc's are heavily lipped / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear / across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside chassis leg area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 122,870 miles

BOTH rear prop support bearings worn

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 122,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Light lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH wipers (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven Near side low (3.7.B.2)

BOTH rear prop support bearings worn

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 113,988 miles

both rear tyres close to limits

drivers side rear light lens cracked

play in drivers side front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Apr 2015 104,688 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 104,688 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 100,066 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 100,065 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 94,323 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 88,731 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 88,731 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,240 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 81,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,481 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 67,697 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 57,369 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm

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 UGV 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 65%.

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

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