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BT54 SOU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,508 mi
Last recorded194,508 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 SOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 194,508 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rods both (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central n/s load door

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 181,164 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 165,036 miles

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

holes outside prescribed areas

Fail 30 May 2017 165,025 miles

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

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

holes outside prescribed areas

Pass 9 May 2016 140,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 109,215 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 152,600 miles

the exhaust is very deteriorated and starting to leak

the front brake pipes are quite badly corroded

the n/s/f brake caliper has been fouling the wheel and maybe damaged/chaffed

the rear tyres are wearing out of shape and are deteriorated

the sills, inner wings and spring mounts are all very corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 152,600 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

the exhaust is very deteriorated and starting to leak

the front brake pipes are quite badly corroded

the n/s/f brake caliper has been fouling the wheel and maybe damaged/chaffed

the rear tyres are wearing out of shape and are deteriorated

the sills, inner wings and spring mounts are all very corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 139,873 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 139,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 May 2012 122,303 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 122,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 106,276 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 106,276 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 87,010 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 86,900 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2009 67,056 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 51,347 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,174 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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BT54 SOU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BT54 SOU, 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 SOU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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