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BV54 ZBW

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,547 mi
Last recorded91,547 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 ZBW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 91,547 miles

Nearside Front door step slightly corroroded but not excessive

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 90,896 miles

both front door steps corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 90,894 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

both front door steps corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,668 miles

GLOW PLUG LIGHT FLASHING

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

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 88,666 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded STEP (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded STEP (5.2.6)

GLOW PLUG LIGHT FLASHING

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 86,192 miles

both front lower arm bushes cracking

brake fluid level low

engine light flashing

front road springs coroded

nail in both rear outer tyres

near side rear brake only just passed inbalance

Fail 23 Jul 2015 86,191 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

both front lower arm bushes cracking

brake fluid level low

engine light flashing

front road springs coroded

nail in both rear outer tyres

near side rear brake only just passed inbalance

Pass 22 Aug 2014 79,651 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,096 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,567 miles

has excess corrosion on underside of step pannel. but not insecure.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,068 miles

o/s brake cable rubbing on wheel

Fail 2 Sep 2011 61,068 miles

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

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

o/s brake cable rubbing on wheel

Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,925 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 54,924 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,256 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,044 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,107 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 ZBW is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZBW, 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 ZBW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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