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BK54 VNG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2018

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury FULL OUTER SILL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury STEP DROP SILL AND OUTER SILL (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FULL REAR END (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 137,227 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 137,227 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 14 clicks (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working X2 BULBS (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 132,532 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 132,532 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear lights (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings STEP (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion SILL (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings DROP SILL AND STEP (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear lights (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 125,588 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 125,586 miles

Centre Rear Lower Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 117,343 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 117,342 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 110,749 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 102,410 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 102,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 94,031 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 94,031 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 83,636 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 64,708 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,786 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 48,783 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,054 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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BK54 VNG is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VNG, 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 VNG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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