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BN54 XJW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,598 mi
Last recorded111,598 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2017 111,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in several places. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in several places. (2.4.A.3)

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

both front in wings corroded, but outside of prescribed area.

both inner step sills corroded, but outside of prescribed area.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 106,670 miles

Exhaust has slight blow

Front Both suspension arm, rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 106,670 miles

Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis with in 30cms of leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sidestep within 30 cms of seat anchor points (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashing with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Several places around rear of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Several places around rear of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has slight blow

Front Both suspension arm, rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 101,345 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2015 101,160 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 92,131 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 92,060 miles

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 81,061 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 81,061 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,706 miles

Offside front sill corroded "not within prescribed area"

Fail 26 Jul 2012 74,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front sill corroded "not within prescribed area"

Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,927 miles

front disk slight pitted

Pass 6 Aug 2009 57,945 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 57,917 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 57,892 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 57,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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 XJW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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