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DV54 BTO

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,511 mi
Last recorded115,511 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 BTO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 115,511 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 105,034 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 89,395 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 81,359 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3 x sections of chassis and out rigger corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 75,829 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

coil spring corroded ail (2.4.C.1b)

oil laek

Fail 25 Oct 2016 75,829 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

coil spring corroded ail (2.4.C.1b)

oil laek

Fail 21 Oct 2016 75,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings DOOR STEP (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

ANTI SLIP BRAKE PEDAL SLIGHTLY WORN

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 75,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall also worn inner tread edge. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corner. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear both (1.1.C.1f)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underneath two places under passenger seats. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear both inner wheel arches corroded.

brake pedal anti-slip slight incomplete.

vehicle structure corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,538 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,712 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 58,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,550 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,007 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 47,006 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 41,367 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,075 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,125 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 26,125 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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DV54 BTO is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 DV54 BTO, 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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DV54 BTO is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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