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GY54 BUW

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,304 mi
Last recorded117,304 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 BUW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 117,304 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 117,292 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 108,420 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 108,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 99,940 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 99,927 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing /sill within 30cm of spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 91,115 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 83,894 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 78,489 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,410 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 70,407 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,210 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 63,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,969 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2009 54,969 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 42,132 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside and Nearside rear tyre tread starting to deform on inner edge.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,132 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside and Nearside rear tyre tread starting to deform on inner edge.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,821 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 BUW is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GY54 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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GY54 BUW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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