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GV54 BFK

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,595 mi
Last recorded160,595 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 BFK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 160,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2025 143,094 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2024 134,478 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 115,184 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 97,438 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 59,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Light lens slightly deteriorated

Previous welding repairs evident to underside of vehicle

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both lower inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,145 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 59,145 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 55,451 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,448 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 50,448 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,211 miles

both lower inner sills have slight corrosion

n/s/f inner wing has slight corrosion

o/s/r chassis has slight corrosion

o/s/r sill corroded just outside perscribed area

Pass 25 Feb 2014 40,585 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,145 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 36,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,245 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,602 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,545 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 18,496 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 18,496 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 12,311 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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GV54 BFK is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GV54 BFK, 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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What year was GV54 BFK registered?

GV54 BFK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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