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BV54 YGT

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

203,116 mi
Last recorded203,116 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 YGT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 203,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 198,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ofside front step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 188,477 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019
Fail 26 Sep 2019

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached RETIGHTEND LOWER NUT (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 189,898 miles

Front BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION VERY NOISEY WHEN TURNED BUT NOT PLAY IN THEM

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights should have been on zero ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 189,898 miles

Front BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION VERY NOISEY WHEN TURNED BUT NOT PLAY IN THEM

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights should have been on zero ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working bad connect (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working bad connect (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached removed metal shield which was flaping VERY CLOSE TO PROPSHAFT (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 160,838 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 148,343 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 142,506 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 136,784 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 131,218 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2013 131,218 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 126,716 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2012 126,704 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2011 122,022 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 117,099 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 112,012 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 112,012 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 107,069 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 107,007 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 89,537 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 YGT is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BV54 YGT, 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 YGT is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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