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GY54 BUF

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,387 mi
Last recorded137,387 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 BUF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 137,387 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 126,534 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 118,373 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 110,589 miles

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

front inner sills rusted

front inner wheel arches rusted

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear inner sill condition

rear chassis rusted

Fail 14 Oct 2016 110,589 miles

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

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

front inner sills rusted

front inner wheel arches rusted

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear inner sill condition

rear chassis rusted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 101,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 101,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 101,044 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

front suspension coil springs rusty

front/ rear wheel arches, sill panels, chassis, crossmembers, inner wheel arches starting to rust

offside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,042 miles

corrosion and poor previous repairs on other parts of chassis and underside

small chip in driver side of windscreen zone A

Fail 18 Sep 2014 81,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

many old repairs to underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Sep 2014 80,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion and poor previous repairs on other parts of chassis and underside

small chip in driver side of windscreen zone A

Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,687 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 72,646 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,646 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,655 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 61,525 miles

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

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

heavy surface perishing to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2009 56,365 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 46,371 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 37,538 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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GY54 BUF is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GY54 BUF, 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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GY54 BUF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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