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BN54 XLC

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,652 mi
Last recorded156,652 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 XLC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 156,652 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 155,611 miles

Coil spring corroded fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 154,265 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 138,529 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 138,500 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Middle of the sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Where leaf spring bolts on (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front bolt of the leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 134,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 129,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 123,910 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear chassis and both front inner wing areas corroded

o/s wiper wheel box worn

Fail 29 Sep 2016 123,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger at rear spring rear hanger mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing turret (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger at rear spring front hanger mount (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs worn

both rear chassis and both front inner wing areas corroded

o/s wiper wheel box worn

Pass 23 Sep 2015 117,647 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 111,521 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 106,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre exhaust rubber split

Pass 24 Sep 2012 99,233 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 93,758 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Sep 2010 88,415 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 80,220 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 80,212 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2008 95,394 miles

n/s/f chassis leg damaged & radiator support panel cabletied in

o/s door step sill damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2007 57,350 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 XLC is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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