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BD04 VRG

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,609 mi
Last recorded121,609 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 VRG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 121,609 miles

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

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

all repairs on the structure have been covered over making inspection hard

Pass 10 Feb 2021 114,338 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 105,473 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 105,405 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 96,482 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 96,418 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,307 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 65,249 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 65,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 42,342 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 31,965 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 31,965 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,193 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/side cab light out

Fail 11 Jan 2013 31,191 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/side cab light out

Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,967 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 26,165 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 26,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 21,163 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 21,163 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 21,060 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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BD04 VRG 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 65%.

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 BD04 VRG, 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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BD04 VRG is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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