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BT54 OBN

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,734 mi
Last recorded141,734 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 OBN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2019 141,734 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and side step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under bonet (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 125,587 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 125,587 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 121,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 116,796 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 116,796 miles

Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 116,255 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Hand brake cable. (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front, inner sill/support box section. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated.

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

O/S & N/S Rear floor to wheel arch corroded/holed.

O/S & N/S front coil springs corroded.

O/S & N/S front inner flitches corroded/holed.

O/S & N/S inner sills slightly corroded.

O/S & N/S outer sills corroded/holed outside prescribed areas.

O/S & N/S rear bump stops missing.

O/S & N/S rear inner panels corroded/holed.

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S & N/S rear shock mounts ( chassis). (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 109,281 miles

Exhaust silencer outer casing is deteriorated/corroded, but not blowing.

Front to rear under body has slight surface corrosion.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer sill corroded/holed.

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch to floor. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded/holed.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around bump stop. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop is deteriorated.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer sill corroded/holed.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch to floor. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around bump stop. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear bump stop is deteriorated.

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Fail 14 Nov 2015 109,265 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust silencer outer casing is deteriorated/corroded, but not blowing.

Front to rear under body has slight surface corrosion.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer sill corroded/holed.

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch to floor. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded/holed.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around bump stop. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop is deteriorated.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer sill corroded/holed.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch to floor. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around bump stop. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear bump stop is deteriorated.

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Fail 14 Nov 2015 109,250 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion near door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch to floor plan on both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower both sides bump stops deteriorated

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides on bump stop mounting (6.1.B.2)

exhaust silence outer skin peeling off and corroded

front to rear under body surface corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2014 104,429 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre exhaust heat sheild loose

heavy corrosion on o/s/r inner sill

Fail 15 Nov 2014 104,429 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

centre exhaust heat sheild loose

heavy corrosion on o/s/r inner sill

Pass 21 Dec 2013 97,785 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 97,785 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 90,175 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 90,175 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 83,759 miles

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 10 Dec 2011 83,759 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 76,774 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 67,815 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 60,758 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 49,251 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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BT54 OBN is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BT54 OBN, 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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BT54 OBN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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