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BV54 YJA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

183,247 mi
Last recorded183,247 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 183,247 miles

sills and underside heavily undersealed and some signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2019 176,045 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2018 169,655 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Jul 2017 163,670 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 159,548 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 147,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 141,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

nearside and offside front steps have corrosion but at no load bearing points

nearside rear inner sill corroded but not load bearing

offside rear inner sill corroded but not load bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2012 134,164 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 127,780 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 127,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 106,525 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 83,910 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 83,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,065 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 60,065 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,250 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 YJA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YJA, 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 YJA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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