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BN54 WDU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,435 mi
Last recorded146,435 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 146,435 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 127,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general corrosion underside the vehicle and cover with underseal

Fail 17 Dec 2016 127,337 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings stap (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general corrosion underside the vehicle and cover with underseal

Fail 22 Sep 2016 127,012 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S REAR INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S REAR OUTRIGGER/INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S REAR INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S REAR OUTRIGGER/INNERSILL (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired N/S REAR INNER SILL PREVIOUS REPAIR NOT SEAM WELDED ALL ROUND (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired O/S REAR INNER SILL BODY FILLER PRESENT (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 122,215 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and offside rear inner (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 121,876 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill front and middle (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 113,404 miles

offside inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 98,631 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear chassis slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Offside rera outer sill slightly corroded.

Slight oil leak.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Jul 2013 98,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear chassis slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Offside rera outer sill slightly corroded.

Slight oil leak.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Jul 2012 89,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 89,912 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,566 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 85,566 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,233 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 58,701 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 32,705 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 32,705 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 WDU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WDU, 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 WDU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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