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BV54 YWL

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

121,523 mi
Last recorded121,523 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 121,523 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 121,434 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing within 30cm of strut top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step corroded within 30cm of seat/seat belt mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing within 30cm of strut top (2.4.A.3)

O/S + N/S outer sills holed

Fail 5 Aug 2014 111,060 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 111,060 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 98,519 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 98,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 92,938 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 92,938 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 86,577 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 86,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 77,767 miles

lower suspension arm bonded bush split

slight play in n/s steering side arm

Fail 9 Apr 2010 77,767 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

lower suspension arm bonded bush split

slight play in n/s steering side arm

Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,771 miles

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

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,848 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 56,844 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 YWL is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YWL, 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 YWL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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