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BT54 SXY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

214,937 mi
Last recorded214,937 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 214,937 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 214,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 209,188 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

front reg plate slightly damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2018 209,188 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

front reg plate slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2017 203,870 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and nearside (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 203,870 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and nearside (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 187,341 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 171,629 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 159,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 152,862 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 149,923 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 145,897 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 140,862 miles

Front Inner Disc Pitted

N/S/F bearing slightly noisy

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 11 Jun 2010 140,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner Disc Pitted

N/S/F bearing slightly noisy

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Jun 2009 136,843 miles

Nearside Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 26 Jun 2009 136,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Nov 2008 126,466 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 126,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 96,465 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 94,728 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 SXY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SXY, 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 SXY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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