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BK54 VRU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,157 mi
Last recorded192,157 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2016 192,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end to inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end to inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis over axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis over axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 184,270 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 184,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger at the hanger mount,2 places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill behind the axle (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 173,904 miles

Brake pedal rubber's wearing on the corner.

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

Nearside wiper blade's deteriating.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 173,904 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal rubber's wearing on the corner.

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

Nearside number plate lamp's slightly dim.

Nearside wiper blade's deteriating.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside windscreen's slightly greasy.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 173,889 miles

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

Advise: chip to windscreen

Advise: damage to offside front wing mirror but not causing sharp edges

Advise: surface corrosion to rear chassis rails / front chassis rails / rear floor pans by shock mounts / inner and outer sills / rear cross member

Pass 22 May 2013 162,658 miles

all over body damage

exhaust system rusty

underbody showing signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2012 148,776 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 148,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 132,388 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 132,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 119,491 miles

Damage to Nearside front wing

Nearside 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)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion Nearside sill and door steps

corrosion Offside door step

Fail 11 Nov 2009 119,491 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Damage to Nearside front wing

Nearside 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)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion Nearside sill and door steps

corrosion Offside door step

Pass 24 Oct 2008 105,472 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 85,850 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 85,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VRU 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 50%.

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

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