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BN54 XEW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,306 mi
Last recorded128,306 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 128,306 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 128,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis rail adjacent to rear shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outrigger in front of wheel and adjacent to rear shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear spring, rear hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch / Strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour Yellow (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail adjacent to rear shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger and rear spring rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 124,418 miles

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

Clutch pedal looses hydraulic pressure

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Both sides have been repaired but heavily under sealed (2.4.A.3)

Underside heavily under sealed and soft in places

Fail 19 Aug 2017 124,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Clutch pedal looses hydraulic pressure

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Both sides have been repaired but heavily under sealed (2.4.A.3)

Underside heavily under sealed and soft in places

Pass 21 Dec 2015 114,677 miles

OSF sill corroded

chassis corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2015 114,523 miles

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

OSF sill corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2014 109,655 miles

chassis corroded

corrosion present on both sills

Pass 25 Nov 2013 103,725 miles

exhaust rusty

under body rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2013 103,667 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust rusty

under body rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2012 98,410 miles

offside wishbone rear bush worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

clutch is very worn

nearside wishbone rear bush worn

Fail 13 Dec 2012 98,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

clutch is very worn

nearside wishbone rear bush worn

offside wishbone rear bush worn

Pass 19 Dec 2011 93,522 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 93,472 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 87,097 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 80,038 miles

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

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

spare tyre worn below legal limit.

Pass 6 Dec 2008 63,612 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2008 63,612 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 44,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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