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BN54 UGZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

149,132 mi
Last recorded149,132 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 149,132 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 149,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 149,129 miles

Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering both sides (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering both sides (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 149,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill corroded within 30 cm of nearside rear spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded within 30cm of rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

chassis corroded offside above rear axle

front inner wings corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2016 141,457 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 141,457 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 140,250 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 135,807 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2012 129,263 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 121,817 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 115,193 miles

Spare wheel missing

Fail 4 Jun 2010 115,193 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 109,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 109,466 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 87,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 87,600 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 UGZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UGZ, 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 UGZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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