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BN54 XFD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

242,253 mi
Last recorded242,253 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2016 242,253 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded along rear axle and along underbelly (marked yellow) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres cracking within tread pattern

front brake discs lipped

Pass 2 Oct 2015 248,947 miles

all 4 inner wheel arches corroded-n/s/f and o/s/f inner doorstep mounting areas corroded

all welding covered by substance unable to check properly

brakes passed on limits

front discs worn low-front and rear brakes judddering

leaf spring and leaf spring mounting areas corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded-spare wheel missing

rear panels corroded-all chasis legs corroded

rear wheel bearings slight play-x2 outer cv boots deteriated

wishbone bushes perished-oil leak-n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipe corroded

x2 inner sills corroded-x2 outer sills corroded

x2 trackrod ends slight play-ball joints slight play and boots deteriated

Fail 1 Oct 2015 248,947 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f/inner arch (6.1.B.2)

all 4 inner wheel arches corroded-n/s/f and o/s/f inner doorstep mounting areas corroded

brakes passed on limits

front discs worn low-front and rear brakes judddering

leaf spring and leaf spring mounting areas corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded-spare wheel missing

rear panels corroded-all chasis legs corroded

rear wheel bearings slight play-x2 outer cv boots deteriated

wishbone bushes perished-oil leak-n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipe corroded

x2 inner sills corroded-x2 outer sills corroded

x2 trackrod ends slight play-ball joints slight play and boots deteriated

Pass 29 Sep 2014 222,355 miles

body showing signs off corosion

welding heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Sep 2014 22,186 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 201,536 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 177,612 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

damage to o/s sill

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Sep 2012 177,612 miles

damage to o/s sill

handbrake travel

Fail 19 Sep 2011 154,001 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tow bar wiring bracket hanging down

Pass 19 Sep 2011 154,001 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tow bar wiring bracket hanging down

Pass 1 Oct 2010 143,177 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 143,177 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

body damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2009 128,190 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 128,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 113,403 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 113,403 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 111,252 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 111,252 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2007 96,511 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 96,511 miles

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 XFD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XFD, 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 XFD is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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