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BU54 XAO

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

165,700 mi
Last recorded165,700 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XAO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 165,700 miles

all tyres getting close to limits

Pass 15 Jul 2015 156,010 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 144,843 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 135,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 125,249 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 114,127 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 96,234 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 77,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2009 77,556 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 48,387 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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BU54 XAO is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BU54 XAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU54 XAO registered?

BU54 XAO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is BU54 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 XAO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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