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BN54 XLM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,178 mi
Last recorded121,178 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2016 121,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under side step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in the wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch in two places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside by the front of the leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch in 4 places (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front has corrosion under the bonnet but not within a prescribed area

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside rear body/structure has corrosion at the rear of the leaf spring but not excessive

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 109,219 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Fail 22 Jan 2015

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2013

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 100,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front wheel bearing slightly worn

Fail 2 Jun 2012 100,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 27 May 2011 90,106 miles

oil light on

Fail 24 May 2011 90,055 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil light on

offside mirror slightly cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2010 79,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 79,363 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 71,932 miles

o/s drag link end worn

o/s rear tyre out of shape

Pass 12 Sep 2007 61,988 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 XLM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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