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GV54 BUW

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,373 mi
Last recorded172,373 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 BUW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 172,373 miles

surface rust visible ns/os

Pass 5 Jan 2015 150,108 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 143,628 miles

Both lower suspension arm, rear bushes are perishing and have some play in them

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

The n/s rear wheel rim is bent

The rear number plate is in very poor condition

Fail 3 Dec 2013 143,621 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Both lower suspension arm, rear bushes are perishing and have some play in them

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

The n/s rear wheel rim is bent

The rear number plate is in very poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2012 134,397 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 117,673 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

corrossion detected at both sides front to rear chassis rail not considered to be excessive

corrossion detected at both sides front to rear inner sills not considered to be excessive

nearside rear tyre is perished

Fail 23 Nov 2011 117,666 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

corrossion detected at both sides front to rear chassis rail not considered to be excessive

corrossion detected at both sides front to rear inner sills not considered to be excessive

nearside rear tyre is perished

Pass 2 Jun 2011 109,326 miles

brake pedal anti-slip device (pedal rubber) wearing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 103,084 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 103,084 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 87,304 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 12 Nov 2009 87,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads getting low

Pass 3 Dec 2008 75,498 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 64,156 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,810 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 BUW is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BUW, 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 BUW registered?

GV54 BUW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is GV54 BUW safe to buy?

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