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BT54 VEU

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,718 mi
Last recorded80,718 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 VEU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 80,718 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 80,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 62,406 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front and rear inner arches undersealed

offside and nearside inner and outer sills undersealed

offside and nearside rear chassis undersealed

offside outer cv boot slightly loose

Pass 8 Feb 2019 49,687 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Floor to sill corroded & holed BUT not a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner arch corroded NOT prescribed area @ time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,807 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,118 miles

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)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r cross member (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 46,087 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail and o/s/r (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 39,347 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 39,347 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,347 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,916 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 28,946 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 25,368 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 22,524 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 19,729 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 15,504 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 VEU is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT54 VEU, 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 VEU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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