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BN54 WVU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,033 mi
Last recorded131,033 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 131,033 miles

corrosion to outer and inner sills

corrosion to outervehicle

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches and floor area

drivers and passengers seat belt webbings are damaged and cut

engine oil leaks

front brake discs are worn thin

n/s/f outer cv gaitor has a small hole

o/s/f tyre worn low and perrished

surface corrosion to chassis and complete undervehicle

suspension arm bushes perrished

Fail 22 Jul 2013 131,033 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

corrosion to outer and inner sills

corrosion to outervehicle

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches and floor area

drivers and passengers seat belt webbings are damaged and cut

engine oil leaks

front brake discs are worn thin

n/s/f outer cv gaitor has a small hole

o/s/f tyre worn low and perrished

surface corrosion to chassis and complete undervehicle

suspension arm bushes perrished

Pass 5 Mar 2012 115,891 miles

corrosion and damage to outer vehicle

drivers seat belt webbing is slightly damaged and weak

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and cross members

Fail 5 Mar 2012 115,891 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

corrosion and damage to outer vehicle

drivers seat belt webbing is slightly damaged and weak

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and cross members

Pass 23 Feb 2011 106,581 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 106,581 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 96,953 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Fail 3 Sep 2009 96,953 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Fail 30 Sep 2008 85,532 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs lipped.

nearside front drive shaft gaiter cilp insecure.

offside front sill panel dented.

spare tyre tread worn

Pass 30 Sep 2008 85,532 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped.

nearside front drive shaft gaiter cilp insecure.

offside front sill panel dented.

spare tyre tread worn

Pass 24 Sep 2007 62,675 miles

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

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

park brake lever close to stop

Fail 24 Sep 2007 62,675 miles

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

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

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

park brake lever close to stop

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 WVU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN54 WVU registered?

BN54 WVU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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