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BX54 ARO

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,687 mi
Last recorded119,687 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 ARO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2017 119,687 miles

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer sill / step area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing / strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes heavily greased / undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 97,156 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 25 Jan 2016 97,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2015
Fail 28 Jan 2015

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 71,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front top cab marker inop

Pass 15 Jan 2014 71,890 miles

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

offside front top cab marker inop

Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,693 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 64,681 miles

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,531 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 45,009 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,235 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,435 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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BX54 ARO is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BX54 ARO, 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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BX54 ARO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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