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BV54 UAY

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,700 mi
Last recorded152,700 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 152,700 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 147,125 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 145,989 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 146,100 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 146,100 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 146,052 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 140,431 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 140,431 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 130,631 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PANELS

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FORNT WHEELARCHES HAVE CORROSION

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT STEPS HAVE MINOR CORROSION

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s rear body work around suspension area hold by corrosion

o/s rear outer sill damaged at rear

Pass 1 Nov 2011 130,631 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PANELS

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FORNT WHEELARCHES HAVE CORROSION

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT STEPS HAVE MINOR CORROSION

n/s rear body work around suspension area hold by corrosion

o/s rear outer sill damaged at rear

Pass 10 Aug 2010 115,202 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 114,953 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 95,996 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 72,398 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 72,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 49,400 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,400 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 UAY is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UAY, 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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What year was BV54 UAY registered?

BV54 UAY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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