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DV54 BVT

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,295 mi
Last recorded108,295 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 BVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 108,295 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of cab step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Various repairs covered in underseal underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Nov 2023 108,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis Rail Holed. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch Holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Rail Holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Rail Holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis Rail Holed. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch Holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Rail Holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 104,576 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 104,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 98,652 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 88,900 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 88,900 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions flat (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

chassis very rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2018 92,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perished & starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer side wall perished & starting to crack

Fail 26 Sep 2018 92,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perished & starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer side wall perished & starting to crack

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 86,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Centre crossmember behind cab (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 88,098 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear (6.1.A.1)

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

both front brake discs deteriorated inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2016 88,088 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear (6.1.A.1)

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

both front brake discs deteriorated inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2015 82,869 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 80,034 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 78,387 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 78,386 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,470 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,756 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 73,756 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,550 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,657 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,151 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jul 2007

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 BVT is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV54 BVT, 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 BVT is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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