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BT53 YZV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,001 mi
Last recorded179,001 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YZV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 179,001 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened offside nearside (3.5.1n)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside front rear (2.4.A.3)

parking brake :parking brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 175,158 miles

All fitted tyres suffering from age related cracking to tread blocks

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

power steering pipe corroding heavily

prop shaft centre mounts deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2015 175,154 miles

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

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

All fitted tyres suffering from age related cracking to tread blocks

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

power steering pipe corroding heavily

prop shaft centre mounts deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2014 173,026 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 172,376 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 172,349 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 166,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 157,069 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 157,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 149,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 141,127 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 133,618 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 122,456 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 107,425 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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BT53 YZV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT53 YZV, 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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BT53 YZV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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