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BV54 YXN

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,931 mi
Last recorded171,931 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 171,931 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Main chassis near to engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Main chassis above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 171,929 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Main chassis near to engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Main chassis above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 165,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner lower wing corroding

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2019 154,389 miles

Offside Front step starting to corroded

Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 154,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front step starting to corrode

Seat belt slightly damaged Both front outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 137,029 miles

under-vehicle rusted in areas

Fail 10 Jan 2018 137,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

under-vehicle rusted in areas

Pass 7 Jan 2017 118,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight under body corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2017 118,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2016 97,021 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 97,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 78,412 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Pass 11 Jan 2014 64,988 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 58,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 58,925 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 43,974 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 43,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,474 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,913 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 16,647 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 11,692 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 YXN is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXN, 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 YXN is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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