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BV54 YSA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

168,762 mi
Last recorded168,762 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 168,762 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 168,762 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

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

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 164,456 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 164,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 153,456 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 153,456 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 142,847 miles

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

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

both front steps/sills are corroded

rest of chassis and body has corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2013 142,847 miles

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front steps/sills are corroded

rest of chassis and body has corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2012 139,808 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 137,800 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 127,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 127,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 117,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

cut in o/s/f tyre inside edge

o/s/r hand brake cable hanging down by rear axle

Pass 21 Jul 2010 117,421 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre inside edge

o/s/r hand brake cable hanging down by rear axle

Pass 27 Jun 2009 96,841 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 62,986 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,917 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 YSA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YSA, 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 YSA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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