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BL54 FVY

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

239,370 mi
Last recorded239,370 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FVY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 239,370 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 226,797 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 222,300 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 217,381 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on limit (4.1.E.1)

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 212,012 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 205,101 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 198,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2013 198,900 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2012 192,867 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded/coming away

Pass 30 Nov 2011 185,326 miles

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

Slight corrosion to rear underbody

Pass 23 Nov 2010 175,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

service brake pedal anti slip padslightly deteriorated

slight cracking on o/s front tyre but not deep enough to reatch ply or cords

Pass 5 Dec 2009 138,142 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 138,891 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 99,794 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 63,728 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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BL54 FVY is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL54 FVY, 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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BL54 FVY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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