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BN54 XLZ

2004 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,898 mi
Last recorded167,898 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 XLZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 167,898 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 166,798 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 165,537 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 161,692 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 161,680 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger and rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 156,700 miles

Rear Lower both sides wheel arches rear of wheels

Fail 7 Jan 2017 156,674 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill after rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner to outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and cross member after rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch several areas (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch chassi several areas (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2016 154,144 miles

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

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

heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Aug 2015 154,080 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)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 149,001 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 141,772 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs very corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 141,670 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs very corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 131,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 117,253 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed, but not within prescribed area

Pass 11 Aug 2010 103,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 85,643 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 67,724 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 49,761 miles

over full with engine oil

Fail 10 Aug 2007 49,761 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

over full with engine oil

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 XLZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XLZ, 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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What year was BN54 XLZ registered?

BN54 XLZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is BN54 XLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 XLZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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