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BC04 YAW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

262,224 mi
Last recorded262,224 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2017 262,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 260,325 miles

Centre Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 260,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users osf front bumper corner (6.1.B.1b)

Entrance/exit door damaged and function impaired (6.2.C.1a)

Entrance/exit step anti-slip provision insecure (6.1.E.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front headlight (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear door (6.2.B.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing 3 seat belts buckles missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 240,709 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre prop bearing worn

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 240,704 miles

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

Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth. (6.8.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre prop bearing worn

offside body sill rusted

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 199,821 miles

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

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

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

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

crack on windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2013 147,154 miles

chip to n/s of windscreen, does not affect drivers view of the road.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 147,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip to n/s of windscreen, does not affect drivers view of the road.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 119,183 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 119,183 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 91,912 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 91,803 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

power steering resevoir low

slight lump on offside front tyre tread

Pass 17 Feb 2010 72,876 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 72,870 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1e)

Nearside window(s) not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.9.7b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.6f)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,982 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 59,982 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 37,410 miles

inner 2nd seat belt marked

n/s/f seat belt marked

r/n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2007 36,959 miles

F/N/S MIDD FLAP DAMAGED

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,959 miles

F/N/S MIDD FLAP DAMAGED

REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 17 Jul 2006 31,863 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 YAW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YAW, 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 YAW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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