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BD54 YLK

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

253,262 mi
Last recorded253,262 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 YLK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2019 253,262 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch ,sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop and tail incorrectly fitted (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis leg ,top section (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear bumper damaged

n/s and o/s sills badly corroded and holded inside and out through out

Pass 11 Jun 2018 245,105 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 245,102 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 168,754 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush 2x front (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 239,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2x front (3.5.1g)

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

Front 2x front brake discs scored

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush 2x front (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 May 2016 99,647 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 93,889 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 93,889 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 86,750 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 86,750 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 68,036 miles

n/s/r tyre slight misshapen

Fail 15 Sep 2012 68,036 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre slight misshapen

Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,018 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,722 miles

os sill slight corrsion

Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,060 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 48,060 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,558 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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BD54 YLK is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BD54 YLK, 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 BD54 YLK registered?

BD54 YLK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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