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BV54 UAK

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,569 mi
Last recorded177,569 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 UAK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 177,569 miles

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 176,723 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 176,714 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Leaf spring anchor mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Leaf spring shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 175,641 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 175,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear shock absorber leaking but function not impared

Rear prop shaft UJ excessively worn

Fail 18 Mar 2016 175,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear shock absorber leaking but function not impared

Rear prop shaft UJ excessively worn

Pass 26 Feb 2015 171,080 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 158,123 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 144,946 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 144,946 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 135,991 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 135,991 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 125,476 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 113,210 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 101,214 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 83,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 83,002 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 59,238 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BV54 UAK is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BV54 UAK, 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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BV54 UAK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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