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BK54 GWE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

142,205 mi
Last recorded142,205 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 GWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 May 2023 142,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 142,799 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

SILL AREAS RUSTY CHASSIS RUSTY NEARSIDE TOP MOUNTING RUSTY

Pass 13 Jan 2022 140,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front inner wing rusty and under sill area

Fail 13 Jan 2022 140,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front inner wing rusty and under sill area

Pass 25 Jan 2021 138,682 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of van rusty

Fail 25 Jan 2021 138,682 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of van rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2020 136,757 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 132,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 128,137 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,277 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 123,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch lower (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 119,853 miles

Crack in windscreen near side bellow swept area

Near side front tyre worn close to tread limit

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Fail 16 Oct 2015 119,853 miles

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

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

Crack in windscreen near side bellow swept area

Near side front tyre worn close to tread limit

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Pass 13 Oct 2014 116,297 miles

Corrosion on sills,floor pan to rear wheel arch joint and by rear suspension mounts

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Fail 7 Oct 2014 116,254 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Corrosion on sills,floor pan to rear wheel arch joint and by rear suspension mounts

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Pass 16 Oct 2013 112,320 miles

Corrosion on load space floor pan by wheel arches

Parking brake treavel close to maximum

Fail 15 Oct 2013 112,318 miles

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

Corrosion on load space floor pan by wheel arches

Parking brake treavel close to maximum

Pass 19 Oct 2012 109,240 miles

Corrosion on near side sill

Fail 19 Oct 2012 109,240 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion on near side sill

Pass 19 Oct 2011 102,249 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front brake discs wearing low

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 102,245 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front brake discs wearing low

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 88,720 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 72,267 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 58,759 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,535 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Sep 2007 47,535 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

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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BK54 GWE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BK54 GWE, 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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BK54 GWE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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