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BN54 VYA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,836 mi
Last recorded156,836 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 VYA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 156,836 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 411,942 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing both ()

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

offside front outer sill has corrosion

offside rear of cab has corrosion

rear diff corroded

underside of vehicle has corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 23 Sep 2016 376,516 miles

Bumper insecure front n/s and front o/s ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small crack by drivers door hindge

Fail 19 Sep 2016 376,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Bumper insecure front n/s and front o/s ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small crack by drivers door hindge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 341,910 miles

Nearside Front step box rusted

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

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

Offside Front step box rusted

Offside Front tyre worn uneven

exhaust rubbers cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2014 310,301 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

corrosion outside n/s lower seat belt area and o/s area

Pass 30 Sep 2013 272,960 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r inner tyre flat

Pass 3 Oct 2012 233,798 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 233,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 192,995 miles

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

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

exhaust mount broken but secure

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 7 Oct 2011 192,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust mount broken but secure

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 152,771 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 118,127 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 118,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 71,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 71,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,136 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 35,136 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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BN54 VYA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BN54 VYA, 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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BN54 VYA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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