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BV54 YLX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,749 mi
Last recorded103,749 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 103,749 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 99,611 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 98,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 91,955 miles

N/S/R Brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2013 84,834 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 76,065 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,724 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 66,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Feb 2010 60,538 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 60,538 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 55,780 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,861 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 YLX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLX, 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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What year was BV54 YLX registered?

BV54 YLX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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