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BV54 YGU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,541 mi
Last recorded52,541 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 YGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,541 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

extensive welding repairs throughout heavily disguised

Fail 12 Dec 2016 52,541 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember at o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

extensive corrosion throughout

Fail 5 Dec 2016 52,535 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under door step in several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch in several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting in several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch in several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under rear quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under door step in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch in several places (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under rear quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor in several places (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember at o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

extensive corrosion throughout

Pass 12 Nov 2015 152,192 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2015 151,612 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH SIDES INNER SILLS FOOT STEP AREA (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH SIDES INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH SIDES INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH SIDES INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH SIDES BY THE REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH SIDES INNER AND OUTTER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

BRAKE PIPES PROTECTED IN SEALENT

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 143,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 143,762 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 130,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chassis and suspension components lightly corroded

underside of rear chassis x member corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2013 130,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

chassis and suspension components lightly corroded

underside of rear chassis x member corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 122,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 121,947 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 113,346 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 106,977 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 97,044 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 97,044 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 80,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,745 miles

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

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

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 YGU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YGU, 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 YGU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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