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BC04 VYM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

210,795 mi
Last recorded210,795 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 VYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 210,795 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sills repaired and painted (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 210,795 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sills repaired and painted (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 200,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 190,545 miles

Offside Front Inner wing holed & corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 181,923 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

Slight exhaust blow from tail pipe

Fail 23 Mar 2018 181,234 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Brake pipes coated in grease

Slight exhaust blow from tail pipe

Pass 6 Apr 2017 170,676 miles

Oil leak

Pipes all under coated

Slight exhaust blow on tail pipe bracket

Fail 28 Mar 2017 170,523 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside front brake application uneven Slow to increase (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pipes all under coated

Slight exhaust blow on tail pipe bracket

Pass 18 Apr 2016 160,918 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

Front brake discs in poor condition

Light corrosion to rear brake pipes

Oil leak

Small exhaust blow from tailpipe around bracket

Fail 18 Apr 2016 160,910 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear brake / side / No plate lights all on when braking (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pipes coated in grease

Front brake discs in poor condition

Light corrosion to rear brake pipes

Oil leak

Small exhaust blow from tailpipe around bracket

Pass 25 Feb 2015 152,146 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 152,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 149,735 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 145,589 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 145,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 140,955 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 131,526 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 131,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 122,961 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 115,295 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 107,227 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 VYM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BC04 VYM, 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 VYM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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