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BV54 YKZ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

170,343 mi
Last recorded170,343 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 170,343 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 170,343 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 165,067 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 155,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear antiroll bar bushes slightly worn

Fail 12 May 2016 155,637 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear antiroll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 21 May 2015 143,493 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 143,493 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

substantial oil leak dripping on to floor

Pass 23 May 2014 128,538 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged & only just acceptable

rear handbrake cables running close to & have been rubbing on rear wheels

Fail 23 May 2014 128,538 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged & only just acceptable

rear handbrake cables running close to & have been rubbing on rear wheels

Pass 8 May 2013 114,737 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front number plate deteriorated & only just acceptable

front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Fail 8 May 2013 114,730 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front number plate deteriorated & only just acceptable

front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 9 Jun 2012 103,634 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 103,597 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

front number plate deteriorated(JUST ACCEPTABLE)

o/s/r and n/s/r leaf spring bushes worn

play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2011 92,053 miles

both r/n/s tyres / r/o/s inner tyre / f/o/s tyres all on limit

Fail 4 Jun 2011 92,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

both r/n/s tyres / r/o/s inner tyre / f/o/s tyres all on limit

Pass 11 May 2010 77,869 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2010 77,844 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 68,355 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2009 68,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,086 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 33,084 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 YKZ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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