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BV54 YTM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,664 mi
Last recorded137,664 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 137,664 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner wings to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis to van floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Under body of vehicle very heavily welded and undersealed !!!

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 137,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Cross member not seem welded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spring anchor to inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.6.6)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner wings to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis to van floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Under body of vehicle very heavily welded and undersealed !!!

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 132,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underbody of vehicle heavily welded and under sealed

Fail 28 Oct 2015 132,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underbody of vehicle heavily welded and under sealed

Pass 30 Oct 2014 128,306 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 128,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion to both outer sills

slight corrosion to brake pipes across rear axle not considered excessive

slight judder rear brakes

some corrosion to offside rear floor to inner arch

Pass 16 Oct 2013 124,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 124,754 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 118,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight underbody corrosion

some corrosion to exhaust

some corrosion to nearside outer sill but not considered excessive

some corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 21 Sep 2011 112,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 100,819 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 100,817 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 92,224 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 92,174 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 75,812 miles

n/s rear light lense has slight damage

Fail 27 Aug 2008 75,812 miles

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

n/s rear light lense has slight damage

Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,464 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s rear tyre has slow puncture

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 YTM 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 YTM, 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 YTM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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