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BV54 YMG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,554 mi
Last recorded171,554 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 171,554 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 171,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 138,525 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 138,525 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 108,665 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 108,665 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 86,305 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 86,305 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,021 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 63,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 42,529 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 42,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YMG 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 50%.

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 YMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV54 YMG registered?

BV54 YMG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is BV54 YMG safe to buy?

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