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BT54 VHC

2004 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,267 mi
Last recorded143,267 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 VHC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 143,267 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 143,267 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 132,282 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 132,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering to rear inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 124,352 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 124,352 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 109,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened thread bent (2.4.G.1)

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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Rear both bump stops missing

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn on edge

side door will not open

Fail 13 Dec 2017 109,290 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened thread bent (2.4.G.1)

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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Rear both bump stops missing

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn on edge

side door will not open

Pass 21 Dec 2016 98,401 miles

Pedal Rubbers Worn

Rear Rear Suspension Bump Stops Corroded loose

Rear Rear Tyres Perished Both

Fail 13 Dec 2016 98,396 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill and Rear Section corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Step Area Corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Arch Corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Whole Inner Sill Corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis Leg Corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill Corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pedal Rubbers Worn

Rear Rear Suspension Bump Stops Corroded loose

Rear Rear Tyres Perished Both

Pass 14 Dec 2015 95,430 miles

Offside Front suspect play tie rod

corrosion around rear chassis nearside and offside

corrosion offside sill not in prescribed area

Fail 14 Dec 2015 95,430 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspect play tie rod

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog light and nearside position light (1.9.4)

corrosion around rear chassis nearside and offside

corrosion offside sill not in prescribed area

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,559 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,910 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 76,897 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 67,464 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 55,321 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,890 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 36,087 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 18 Dec 2008 36,087 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2007 27,809 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

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 VHC is a 2004 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHC, 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 VHC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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