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BD04 VST

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,173 mi
Last recorded163,173 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 VST
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 163,173 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 163,173 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 146,118 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

front windscreen scratched

n/s side door not opening from outside

n/s/r floor corroded under side door

rear exhust rubber split

reverse lights not working

spare tyre illegal

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2010 129,510 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 129,510 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

windscreen light surface scratches

Pass 23 Feb 2009 110,422 miles

brake pedal anti-slip pad starting to wear

front numberplate starting to de-laminate

hand brake lever travel

light surface scoring on windscreen

offside rear light lense cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2008 84,230 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front numberplate starting to de-laminate

offside front tyre has a cut on sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 18 Feb 2008 84,230 miles

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

front numberplate starting to de-laminate

offside front tyre has a cut on sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 31 Jan 2007 57,004 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 VST is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VST, 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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What year was BD04 VST registered?

BD04 VST is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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The MOT history for BD04 VST shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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