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BV54 ZBE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

148,259 mi
Last recorded148,259 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 148,259 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 148,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 242,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 242,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 224,619 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 224,619 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 223,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Over (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 223,351 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Underside Of Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Over (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 223,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ( through wheel arch ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underside of step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded parking brake cable anchor box section (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 222,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Radiator support cross-member corroded

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

Underside of steps beginning to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2017 221,822 miles

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

Prevent further corrosion of rear brake pipes

Uneven wear inner edge of offside front tyre

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 221,822 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Prevent further corrosion of rear brake pipes

Uneven wear inner edge of offside front tyre

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 221,273 miles

Prevent further corrosion of rear brake pipes.

Fail 26 Aug 2016 221,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/75x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Prevent further corrosion of rear brake pipes.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 216,505 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 202,937 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 152,792 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 140,791 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 126,859 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 110,976 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 110,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 95,013 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 73,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 73,661 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,354 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 ZBE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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