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BC04 VWE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,956 mi
Last recorded112,956 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 VWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2021 112,956 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear around leaf spring area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner and outer front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear around leaf spring area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner and outer front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 109,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

both nearside and offside lower rear quarter panels on corroded on under side

Fail 17 Oct 2019 109,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger to front spring mount inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger to spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger to spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cuts and frays in belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

both nearside and offside lower rear quarter panels on corroded on under side

Pass 15 Oct 2018 97,518 miles

Central Exhaust corroded and slight leak.

Engine oil leak.

Engine oil leak.

Fail 9 Oct 2018 97,511 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Leaf spring area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust corroded and slight leak.

Engine oil leak.

Engine oil leak.

Offside Rear Uneven tyre wear.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 93,699 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 93,699 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 88,634 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 88,629 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering step (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced arm rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering step (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced arm rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,416 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake pedal rubber split

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 83,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side lamp/brake lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides leaf spring mounting areas (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake pedal rubber split

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 78,641 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)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 78,619 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,511 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 74,511 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 66,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nsr chasis slightly corroded / holed

slight oil near glow plugs

Pass 24 Sep 2012 66,198 miles

nsr chasis slightly corroded / holed

slight oil near glow plugs

Pass 30 Sep 2011 54,395 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,640 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,201 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,397 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,621 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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BC04 VWE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BC04 VWE, 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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BC04 VWE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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