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BN54 VYM

2004 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

207,604 mi
Last recorded207,604 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 VYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 207,604 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

anti slip slightly worn

Fail 9 Dec 2013 207,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

anti slip slightly worn

Pass 3 Dec 2012 195,265 miles

off side rear inner wing corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2011 183,202 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 183,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 173,704 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 173,704 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 17,350 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf lower arm bush begining to separate from its caseing

osr hand brake cable partially seized

Fail 2 Nov 2009 154,210 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight end float in nearside and offside rear drive shafts

Pass 2 Nov 2009 154,210 miles

slight end float in nearside and offside rear drive shafts

Fail 7 Nov 2008 129,947 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 129,947 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 96,711 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 96,711 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads 80% worn

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 VYM is a 2004 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BN54 VYM, 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 VYM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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