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BN54 ULR

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,340 mi
Last recorded102,340 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 102,340 miles

Central underside completly coverd in black shoots and all brake pipes greased

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear to front heavily sealed with black soot some parts cant be check

Offside Front heavily undersealed with blackshoot some parts cant be check

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside underside heavily black shoots some parts hard to check and see

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 100,001 miles

Central Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Central underside completly coverd in black shoots and all brake pipes greased

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible something covering number (0.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear to front heavily sealed with black soot some parts cant be check

Offside Front heavily undersealed with blackshoot some parts cant be check

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside underside heavily black shoots some parts hard to check and see

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2014

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Nov 2014

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 81,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes coverd in grease unable too asses

steering rack has slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2012 74,612 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,270 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 54,308 miles

steering and susp slight // lights

Fail 30 Sep 2010 54,302 miles

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

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

steering and susp slight // lights

Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,065 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 48,065 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 39,791 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

steering and susp slight // tyres // b.pads

Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,791 miles

steering and susp slight // tyres // b.pads

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,778 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 30,778 miles

Nearside 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)

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 ULR is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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