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BV54 UAW

2004 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,883 mi
Last recorded165,883 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 UAW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2015 165,883 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE REAR LAMPS SLIGHTLY INTERACTING

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 165,883 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE REAR LAMPS SLIGHTLY INTERACTING

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 156,932 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes slight play

center exhust system deteriated

propshaft centre bearing play

Pass 19 Aug 2013 152,743 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 152,743 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 142,149 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake anti slip slightly split

Pass 6 Aug 2011 123,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front discs corroded x 2

Fail 6 Aug 2011 123,797 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front discs corroded x 2

Pass 7 Aug 2010 102,318 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 102,318 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Aug 2009 82,732 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 69,946 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,038 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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BV54 UAW is a 2004 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV54 UAW, 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 UAW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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