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BN54 XLP

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,101 mi
Last recorded176,101 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 176,101 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 173,445 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 169,319 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear x member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 154,685 miles

slight corrosion on inside front brake discs

slight corrosion on some outer sills

Fail 31 Oct 2014 154,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 152,804 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner wall

wiper blades split

Fail 31 Oct 2013 152,804 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner wall

wiper blades split

Pass 30 Oct 2012 151,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

seatbelt buckle cover missing

Fail 26 Oct 2012 151,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

seatbelt buckle cover missing

Pass 11 Oct 2011 146,137 miles

corrosion underfloor front and rear and chassie

Pass 11 Oct 2010 139,275 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 138,999 miles

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

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)

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 24 Sep 2009 124,590 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2009 124,590 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2008 111,315 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

nsf wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Fail 30 Aug 2007 98,671 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 98,671 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XLP is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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