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BV54 YYO

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,126 mi
Last recorded127,126 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 YYO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 127,126 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 127,110 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 124,366 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All on rear springs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

all welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 3 Nov 2022 124,365 miles

Body insecure rear body cross member (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab insecure Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on n/s front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All on rear springs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Rear reflector not red in colour Both dirty (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 121,665 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 121,665 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 118,005 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 118,005 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 109,477 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 109,477 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment adjust (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 102,524 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 102,524 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose replace (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking new clip (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment adjust (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 94,106 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,149 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 85,138 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. x2 (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake pad has gone metal to metal (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. x2 (4.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s outer sill holed and corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015 74,671 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2014 65,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes are greades

no rear seats in crew cab

Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,936 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 62,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,469 miles

nsr tyre outer tread cut

Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,222 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 55,221 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,974 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 51,965 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,993 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 49,993 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,308 miles

small cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

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 YYO is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YYO, 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 YYO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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