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BN54 VXT

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,369 mi
Last recorded169,369 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 169,369 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 166,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn more on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn down to 3MM.

Small oil leak from engine.

Fail 14 Feb 2019 166,996 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn more on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn down to 3MM.

Small oil leak from engine.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 163,455 miles

Front power steering pipe slightly damp

Nearside Front tyre slightly more worn on inner edge

small stone chips in swept area of screen

Pass 16 Feb 2017 155,624 miles

minor damage in swept area of screen

slight corrosion at both front lower sills

Pass 28 Jan 2016 140,393 miles

slight damage in swept area of screen

Pass 12 Feb 2015 127,249 miles

minor damage in swept area of screen

seepage at steeringrack

Fail 11 Feb 2015 127,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

minor damage in swept area of screen

nsr inner tyre down to 2mm

osr outer tyre down to 2mm & got slight cracks in sidewalls

seepage at steeringrack

Pass 13 Feb 2014 114,755 miles

cut in osf inner tyre wall,no cord exposed at present

minor stonechips in swept area of screen

nail in nsr outer tyre

slight oily mist at front steeringrack pipe

slight play in osf lower balljoint

Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,240 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight bind o/s front brakes

Fail 18 Feb 2013 102,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight bind o/s front brakes

Pass 30 Jan 2012 91,439 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 91,439 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 82,279 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs worn

Fail 1 Feb 2011 82,279 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 71,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 59,175 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 59,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,083 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,809 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2007 43,809 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 VXT 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 66.7%.

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 VXT, 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 VXT is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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