MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded and wielding has been done to a poor standard (both sides)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills front to rear has been wielded to a poor standard (both sides) (6.1.A.1)
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides (6.1.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.6d)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded and wielding has been done to a poor standard (both sides)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills front to rear has been wielded to a poor standard (both sides) (6.1.A.1)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s front spring carriers (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.6d)
Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sills front to rear corroded (6.1.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
n/s inner sill holed and corroded
o/s inner sill holed and corroded
o/s/f inner wheel arch holed and corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)
n/s inner sill holed and corroded
o/s inner sill holed and corroded
o/s/f inner wheel arch holed and corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust middle section corroded slightly
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust middle section corroded slightly
fuel injection pump damp
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
fuel injection pump damp
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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BN54 XLV 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 XLV, 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 XLV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.
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