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BX54 VWY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 VWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2018

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Dropside (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired non continuous welding (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lateral member (3.1.9)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Dropside (6.1.C.1)

Rear Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position Nails whitch do not not hold (6.4.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Extensive corrosion to offside body, outside prescribed areas.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 17,674 miles

reversing lights stay on

Fail 23 Mar 2017 17,674 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

reversing lights stay on

Pass 22 Mar 2016 12,775 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bolts missing (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 12,723 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other flat (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by anti roll bar and spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bolts missing (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 104,331 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2015 104,086 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2013 92,720 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 87,760 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 87,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 81,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Dampness around diesel pump

Exhaust system well corroded

Front discs in very poor condition - inner face

O/s/r light unit slightly damaged but not affecting light output

Oil leak

Play in o/s/f track rod end ball joint - on limit

Rear rollbar end link bushes worn

Signs n/s/r inner tyre fouling arch - not at time of test

Signs n/s/r outer tyre been run flat

Smell of diesel under bonnet

Some bind to o/s/r brake

Various areas of chassis and body corroded

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s washer poor

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r sidelight a bit dim

Fail 9 Aug 2011 81,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Dampness around diesel pump

Exhaust system well corroded

Front discs in very poor condition - inner face

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/r light unit slightly damaged but not affecting light output

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in o/s/f track rod end ball joint - on limit

Rear rollbar end link bushes worn

Signs n/s/r inner tyre fouling arch - not at time of test

Signs n/s/r outer tyre been run flat

Smell of diesel under bonnet

Some bind to o/s/r brake

Various areas of chassis and body corroded

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s washer poor

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r sidelight a bit dim

Pass 5 Aug 2010 77,446 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 74,562 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 61,442 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,108 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,012 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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BX54 VWY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BX54 VWY, 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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BX54 VWY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 October 2004.

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