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BD04 VSX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,034 mi
Last recorded115,034 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2016 115,034 miles

Emissions not tested oil level too high (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor closing below pillar (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill below pillar. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower corner to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill, previous repair with filler and sealer. (2.4.A.3)

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

EXTENSIVE SURFACE CORROSION THROUGHOUT VEHICLE REQUIRING FULLER ASSESSMENT.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in arch to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bump stops missing

Rear silencer deteriorated

THE LIST OF CORROSION SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS EXHAUSTIVE.

Pass 28 May 2015 112,633 miles

Extensive surface corrosion to sills, chassis and B posts

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 May 2015 112,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Extensive surface corrosion to sills, chassis and B posts

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2014 107,295 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 17 May 2014 107,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

outer sills starting to corrode

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 105,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear bump stop hanging off

Fail 31 May 2013 105,073 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear bump stop hanging off

Pass 23 May 2012 97,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2012 97,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 91,067 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 91,067 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2010 79,915 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 60,004 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear reversing light not working

Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,004 miles

offside rear reversing light not working

Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,644 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 50,644 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 38,078 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,078 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 VSX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VSX, 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 VSX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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