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BV54 YSU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,887 mi
Last recorded145,887 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2015 145,887 miles

All underneath vehicle chassis structure is corroded also body

Brake pipe slighlty corroded front to rear

Exhaust heat sheild deteriated

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Some areas of chassis is coated in gresess

Suspension components has surface corrosion coil springs leaf springs etc

Pass 10 Jul 2015 145,887 miles

All underneath vehicle chassis structure is corroded also body

Brake pipe slighlty corroded front to rear

Exhaust heat sheild deteriated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Some areas of chassis is coated in gresess

Suspension components has surface corrosion coil springs leaf springs etc

Fail 29 Jun 2015 145,482 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 131,002 miles

Exhaust system is corroded.

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

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

Nsf wheel arch has corrosion(nr washer bottle)

Nsf wheel arch linner has corrosion.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 131,731 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Corrosion on nsf inner wheel arch liner

Exhaust system is corroded.

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

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

Nsf wheel arch corrosion nr washer bottle.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 120,685 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 120,685 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 11,312 miles

centre exhaust silencer outter cover insecure

centre front seat belt showing some damage

n/s and o/s/f lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

n/s/f anti roll bar bush worn

n/s/r tyre misshapen slightly

o/s/r tyre worn

rear chassis sections around suspension components starting to show some corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2012 11,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre exhaust silencer outter cover insecure

centre front seat belt showing some damage

n/s and o/s/f lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

n/s/f anti roll bar bush worn

n/s/r tyre misshapen slightly

o/s/r tyre worn

rear chassis sections around suspension components starting to show some corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2011 103,350 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 93,836 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,321 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 54,324 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,327 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 YSU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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