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BF54 RKY

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,598 mi
Last recorded141,598 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 RKY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 141,598 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 133,173 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 120,856 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 120,836 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting behind wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting behind wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2019 114,369 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 114,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 103,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both arches (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both quatres (6.1.B.2)

Rear door damaged but in working order

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,549 miles

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

slight under body corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2016 95,549 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2015 90,454 miles

Body has slight corrosion to underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 85,456 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 85,450 miles

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

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

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

under floor corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 82,267 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 82,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,294 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,610 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 56,707 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,942 miles

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

hand brake travel slightly high

rear loading doors stuck shut access avaliable by side loading door ok at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2008 44,428 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 38,890 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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BF54 RKY is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF54 RKY, 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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BF54 RKY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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