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BN54 XHL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,098 mi
Last recorded135,098 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 135,098 miles

General under side of body has corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 134,867 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 121,633 miles

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

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

Vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 16 Nov 2017 121,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Dec 2016 110,454 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 99,071 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 95,508 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,878 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 91,878 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 84,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brakes worn

Pass 25 Sep 2010 84,575 miles

front brakes worn

Fail 8 Sep 2010 83,818 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 70,589 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 20 Sep 2008 45,168 miles

Offside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge.

Slight oil weep from front of engine.

Wipers in poor condition.

Wire broken to oil pressure switch.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,426 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 XHL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XHL, 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 XHL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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