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BV54 YGX

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,895 mi
Last recorded152,895 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 YGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 152,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 152,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 147,745 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner panels (2.4.A.3)

wheelarches badly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 147,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner panels (2.4.A.3)

wheelarches badly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 142,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 142,466 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 139,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 139,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 131,897 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2013 131,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2012 124,617 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 111,608 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 111,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 99,766 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 84,098 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 84,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 64,106 miles

front brakes only just met imbalance test

Pass 27 Sep 2007 48,252 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 YGX is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YGX, 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 YGX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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