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BK54 YBM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,550 mi
Last recorded161,550 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 YBM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 161,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill rusty

Offside inner sill rusty

Fail 14 Aug 2020 161,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill rusty

Offside inner sill rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2019 159,702 miles

both inner sills rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2019 159,695 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step + sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both inner sills rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2018 157,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various signs of corrosion under side

Fail 5 Sep 2018 157,249 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various signs of corrosion under side

Pass 4 Sep 2017 153,135 miles

Nearside Rear movement in half shaft

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear movement in half shaft

Fail 2 Sep 2017 153,135 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear movement in half shaft

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear movement in half shaft

Pass 2 Sep 2016 147,640 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 147,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 142,942 miles

Movement in the rear wheel bearings

Near side front brake pads low

Oil leaks

Rear tyres worn close to the limit

Underside of the vehicle has several areas of surface corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2015 142,922 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Movement in the rear wheel bearings

Near side front brake pads low

Oil leaks

Rear tyres worn close to the limit

Underside of the vehicle has several areas of surface corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2014 141,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Van fitted out as camper at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2013 127,100 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 115,412 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 115,412 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 106,581 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 101,207 miles

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

movement in n/s/r/ half shaft

Pass 2 Jul 2009 81,282 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 81,279 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 76,486 miles

THE BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE DISCS ARE WEARING THIN AND SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH THE NEXT SET OF DISC BRAKE PADS.

THE NEARSIDE REAR WHEELBEARING IS SHOWING SOME SLIGHT END-FLOAT.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,282 miles

THE BOTH REAR NUMBER PLATE BULBS ARE DIM.

THE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT.

THE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT.

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 YBM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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