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BV54 YVX

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,947 mi
Last recorded172,947 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 YVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 172,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF and OSF (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded On rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside headlamp damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2016 172,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF and OSF (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded On rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2015 158,246 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Pass 15 Aug 2013 146,346 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2013 146,291 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2012 142,798 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

trailer electrical socket deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2012 142,785 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

trailer electrical socket deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2011 138,079 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside parking brake effort slightly low

some corrosion to inner face of offside front brake disc

surface corrosion to both front and both rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Jul 2011 138,066 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside parking brake effort slightly low

some corrosion to inner face of offside front brake disc

surface corrosion to both front and both rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Jul 2010 132,215 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 132,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 124,831 miles

Advise.damage n\s\r outer tyre.corrosion to rear brake pipes,general under body corrosion.n\s\f seat belt deteriating.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 124,491 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 22 Sep 2008 124,491 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Sep 2007 101,174 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 YVX is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YVX, 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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What year was BV54 YVX registered?

BV54 YVX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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