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BT54 KGY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,711 mi
Last recorded119,711 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 KGY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 119,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near shocker mounting bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside inner wheel arch area floor corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake pipes heavily greased making inspection difficult

Fail 25 Jan 2020 119,455 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective wrong type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury heavily corroded (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slower in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near shocker mounting bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively at upper limit (1.2.1 (e))

Rear nearside and offside inner wheel arch area floor corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake pipes heavily greased making inspection difficult

Pass 4 Feb 2019 104,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 104,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 98,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2mm, 215/75-16c (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,077 miles

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 93,036 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Both sides rear hubs have excessive end float (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' collection of items on top of dashboard (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside rear tyre worn low and bald on inner edge of tread

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,794 miles

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

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

fuel tank damp

Pass 10 Feb 2015 83,983 miles

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

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

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

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

both front and rear brakes showing signs maintenance or repair required

offside rear wheel slightly stiff to rotate by hand

Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes may be excessively corroded but heavily covered in grease

exhaust centre silencers becoming corroded

oil leak

water leak from engine

Fail 1 Oct 2013 78,362 miles

water leak from engine

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake pipes may be excessively corroded but heavily covered in grease

exhaust centre silencers becoming corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 74,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes covered in lots of grease some may require replacing

rear brakes showing signs that maintenance or repair is required

Fail 3 Oct 2012 74,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes covered in lots of grease some may require replacing

rear brakes showing signs that maintenance or repair is required

Pass 1 Oct 2011 70,430 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 62,308 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,015 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,199 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,022 miles

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

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

cut to off side rear tyre between tread

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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BT54 KGY 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 72.2%.

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 BT54 KGY, 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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BT54 KGY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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