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HG54 BVV

2004 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

221,943 mi
Last recorded221,943 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 BVV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 221,943 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 205,635 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills corroded

both inner footwell area corroded

rear inner sills corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 177,490 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 169,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside General surface corrosion to chassis

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside General surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 7 Mar 2019 163,072 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2019 163,062 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2018 153,220 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 153,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 139,568 miles

Nearside Outer sill holed and corroded

Offside Outer sill holed and corroded

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 127,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre perishing inner wall

Fail 9 Feb 2016 127,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre perishing inner wall

Fail 10 Feb 2015 116,391 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery light on

exhust rubbing on tow bar

service light on

Pass 10 Feb 2015 116,391 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

battery light on

exhust rubbing on tow bar

service light on

Fail 1 Oct 2014 113,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 113,890 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 103,564 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 91,842 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,888 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front brake discs worn & lipped

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 70,109 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear seat belt insecure on extra fitted seat in van area

offside rear seat belt missing on extra fitted seat in van area

Fail 27 Sep 2010 69,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear seat belt insecure on extra fitted seat in van area

offside rear seat belt missing on extra fitted seat in van area

Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,136 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,063 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,512 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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HG54 BVV is a 2004 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HG54 BVV, 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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HG54 BVV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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