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BV54 ZDA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

262,133 mi
Last recorded262,133 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 262,133 miles

Both bottom sill has corrosion

Brake hose slightly damaged All (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has age related rust underneath

Pass 19 Nov 2019 221,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides inner & outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2019 221,266 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides inner & outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 188,891 miles

Both inner sills covered heavily with sealant, unable to assess.

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 188,891 miles

Both inner sills covered heavily with sealant, unable to assess.

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 168,394 miles

advise light corrosion to chassic beams n/s and o/s

advise n/s/f wheel bearing has minor movement.

advise o/s/f bottom ball joint has minor movement

advise o/s/r sill on cab has corrosion but not holed

Fail 22 Sep 2017 168,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise light corrosion to chassic beams n/s and o/s

advise n/s/f wheel bearing has minor movement.

advise o/s/f bottom ball joint has minor movement

advise o/s/r sill on cab has corrosion but not holed

Pass 22 Sep 2017 80,229 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 159,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

exhaust after cat deteriorated

o/s and n/s/f flitch metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 4 Aug 2015 159,975 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

exhaust after cat deteriorated

o/s and n/s/f flitch metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Aug 2014 138,754 miles

o/s n/s rear axle brake pipes corrodeing

o/s rear inner tyre on limits

Fail 13 Aug 2014 138,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

o/s front inner brake disc warn

o/s n/s rear axle brake pipes corrodeing

o/s rear inner tyre on limits

Pass 5 Feb 2013 122,727 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s chassis and exhaustr slightly corroded.play in propshaft bearing.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 113,314 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

propshaft bearing has play in it,o/s and n/s chassis corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 103,950 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front brake disc slightly corroded.n/s steering link arm has slight play.o/s and n/s chassis slightly corroded.

Fail 1 Feb 2011 103,950 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front brake disc slightly corroded.n/s steering link arm has slight play.o/s and n/s chassis slightly corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,163 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2008 74,253 miles

Oil leak

front brake disc slightly corroded.

Fail 26 Nov 2007 54,532 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 54,532 miles

Oil leak

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 ZDA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZDA, 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 ZDA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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