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BT54 VFU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,872 mi
Last recorded72,872 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 72,872 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside inner wheel arch, to inner wing over the road wheels (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor under outer front seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive underside of cab door steep (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower wheel arch behind road wheel, arch to van floor (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside quarter valance by spring hangers (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 72,864 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded van floor to inner wheel arch, in wheel arch. outer side of road wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section, in engine bay, behind head lamp. (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside inner wheel arch, to inner wing over the road wheels (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor under outer front seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive underside of cab door steep (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 62,263 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 62,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 51,016 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 46,996 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 40,937 miles

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

both front ABS rings corroded

corrosion to whole of underbody

Fail 23 Jan 2013 40,937 miles

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

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

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

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

both front ABS rings corroded

corrosion to whole of underbody

Pass 11 Jan 2012 36,541 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,500 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,140 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,400 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 18,078 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 VFU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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