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BV54 YVL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,003 mi
Last recorded132,003 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 132,003 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 132,003 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 131,990 miles

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front inner sills excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 31 Aug 2017 131,310 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (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 step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 127,359 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 127,348 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 125,266 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 123,155 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 118,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 116,458 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 113,094 miles

cap missing from power steering fluid resevoir

front number plate starting to deteriorate

n/s door mirror cracked slightly

n/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

o/s/r tyre on limit and wearing unevenly (one place)

possible slight power steering fluid leak on vehicle?

slight hand brake travel

small hole in n/s/r indicator lens

spare wheel missing

Fail 31 Jan 2011 113,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

cap missing from power steering fluid resevoir

front number plate starting to deteriorate

n/s door mirror cracked slightly

n/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

o/s/r tyre on limit and wearing unevenly (one place)

possible slight power steering fluid leak on vehicle?

slight hand brake travel

small hole in n/s/r indicator lens

spare wheel missing

Pass 1 Feb 2010 100,032 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

o/s number plate light corroded?

spare wheel missing

Fail 1 Feb 2010 100,032 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

o/s number plate light corroded?

spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 79,418 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 79,418 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 59,102 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 59,102 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 YVL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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