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BD54 YRK

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,642 mi
Last recorded105,642 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 YRK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 105,642 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 101,804 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 101,735 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 95,169 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 84,524 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all underside as been undersealed

Pass 19 Feb 2021 75,834 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 71,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 74,036 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 71,519 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 71,511 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 68,552 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 68,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner sill welded from inside

Offside Front tyre close to limit

all rear suspension mounts slightly corroded

heavily undersealed

slight corrosion behind front wheels

slight corrosion behind rear wheels

slight corrosion rear out riggers

slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,892 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 65,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 29 Dec 2015

both mirrors damaged but provide a view of road

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

nearside and offside sill corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 60,834 miles

both sides rear spring mountains slightly corroded

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

hand brake applied waring light inopprative when hand brake applied (opperates on self test at start up)

nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

rear number plate lamps dim

Fail 18 Dec 2013 56,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Pass 20 Dec 2012 53,401 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 49,705 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)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,437 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 45,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 40,955 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,794 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,454 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 YRK is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BD54 YRK, 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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BD54 YRK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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