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BT54 SPV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

202,759 mi
Last recorded202,759 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 202,759 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill right on the limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and outer sill right on the limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to chassis right on the limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive ns and os rear chassis to floor also croaded on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle has croasion right on the limit underneath vehicle and on suspension

Pass 2 Jan 2021 194,135 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 185,666 miles

Both rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 185,666 miles

Both rear chassis legs corroded

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 170,632 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

inner engine bay corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 70,630 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded to rear of spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear chassis box sections over rear axle beam.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 160,550 miles

screen cracked not in drivers view

undersealed

Fail 5 Jul 2016 160,545 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

screen cracked not in drivers view

Fail 11 Dec 2015 157,397 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

screen cracked not in drivers view

Pass 13 Dec 2014 153,024 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 141,901 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 129,333 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 116,359 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 116,359 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 103,345 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 103,345 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 91,822 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 80,315 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 67,678 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 67,678 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 SPV is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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