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BV54 YPL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all welding difficult to see due to sealant

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front bumper mounts corroded

front chassis legs have surface corrosion

front inner wings have surface corrosion

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

general surface corrosion to body and chassis

general under body in poor condition

rear leaf springs corroded

rear panel slightly corroded

slight play in offside rack end

under body difficult to fully inspect due to underseal

Fail 28 Jun 2014

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front bumper mounts corroded

front chassis legs have surface corrosion

front inner wings have surface corrosion

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

general surface corrosion to body and chassis

rear leaf springs corroded

rear panel slightly corroded

slight play in offside rack end

under body difficult to fully inspect due to underseal

Pass 6 Aug 2012 103,922 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 90,871 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 79,716 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,150 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 53,712 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,687 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 YPL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YPL, 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 YPL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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