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BK54 VLB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

218,056 mi
Last recorded218,056 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 VLB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 218,056 miles

Front chassis sections corroded

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 5 Sep 2017 217,769 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front chassis sections corroded

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Sep 2016 206,125 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded [middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion [front to rear] (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion [front to rear] (6.1.A.1)

exhaust rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2016 206,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded [middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion [front to rear] (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion [front to rear] (6.1.A.1)

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2015 192,249 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 3 Sep 2015 192,249 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2014 181,943 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 170,637 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 170,637 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 157,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 142,027 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 127,723 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 127,329 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 127,314 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 15,526 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Dec 2007 83,518 miles

second row n/s seat arm broken

service warning on dash

Fail 4 Dec 2007 83,506 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

second row n/s seat arm broken

service warning on dash

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 VLB is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VLB, 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 BK54 VLB registered?

BK54 VLB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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