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BD04 VUC

2004 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,636 mi
Last recorded131,636 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 VUC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 131,636 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 119,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 105,796 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing PLAY IN RUBBER . 2ND CENTER BEARING ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 105,796 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing PLAY IN RUBBER . 2ND CENTER BEARING ()

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

Wheel nut(s) loose O/S TWIN REAR WHEEL NUTS LOOSE (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 85,953 miles

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

slight corrosion on front floors

Fail 11 Jan 2017 85,771 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight corrosion on front floors

Pass 9 Feb 2016 80,935 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 80,931 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,143 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wishbone rear bushes worn and splitting

brake pedal rubber worn

end float in n/s rear hub

front no/plate damaged

o/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s rear outer tyre starting to get low in tread

slight engine oil leak oil filter area

Fail 27 Jan 2015 76,130 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wishbone rear bushes worn and splitting

brake pedal rubber worn

end float in n/s rear hub

front no/plate damaged

o/s front top marker light inop

o/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s rear outer tyre starting to get low in tread

slight engine oil leak oil filter area

Pass 7 Feb 2014 74,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s rear indicator defective

n/s rear roll bar D bush worn

o/s front hub noisey suspect wheel bearing

Fail 6 Feb 2014 74,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn and pads getting low

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s rear indicator defective

n/s rear roll bar D bush worn

o/s front hub noisey suspect wheel bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2013 68,949 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Fail 7 Feb 2013 68,949 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s fog light inop

o/s stop light dim

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 7 Feb 2012 64,114 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake cable rubbing on n/s/r inner tyre, not resulting in damage to tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2011 59,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

both rear antiroll bar d.bushes slight movement

clutch pedal rubber worn

n/s wiper split

o/s brake light dim

rear no/plate fading

washers poor

Fail 7 Feb 2011 59,650 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

both rear antiroll bar d.bushes slight movement

clutch pedal rubber worn

n/s wiper split

o/s brake light dim

rear no/plate fading

washers poor

Pass 2 Feb 2010 55,289 miles

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

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

nail in offside inner tyre tread

Fail 6 Feb 2009 50,334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear outer tyre nail in tread

slight weep on tipper ram

wipers poor

Pass 6 Feb 2009 50,334 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear outer tyre nail in tread

slight weep on tipper ram

wipers poor

Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,669 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 35,613 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 VUC is a 2004 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VUC, 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 VUC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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