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BK54 VRD

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,815 mi
Last recorded185,815 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 185,815 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 158,006 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 8 May 2018 158,002 miles

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

vehicle undersealed

Fail 11 Sep 2017 157,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring turret and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering various areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 148,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 148,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 135,793 miles

both rear chassis at rear weakened slightly by corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2015 135,792 miles

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

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

both rear chassis at rear weakened slightly by corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2014 123,551 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant level low

exhaust slightly corroded

front anti-roll bar mountings slightly worn

Pass 28 Feb 2013 114,839 miles

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

engine oil level low

Fail 28 Feb 2013 114,839 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 21 Dec 2011 102,936 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 94,795 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 84,998 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 67,975 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 67,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 VRD is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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