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BD04 VUK

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2020

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

advise brake check rear performance low

front and rear chasis areas corrosion and repairs

inner and outer door steps heavy corrosion and repairs

inner and outer sill areas corrosion weld repairs and repairs not completed

inner wheel arch areas and joints to rear floors heavy corrosion and repairs

rear tyres on limit

Fail 30 Aug 2020

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

advise brake check rear performance low

front and rear chasis areas corrosion and repairs

inner and outer door steps heavy corrosion and repairs

inner and outer sill areas corrosion weld repairs and repairs not completed

inner wheel arch areas and joints to rear floors heavy corrosion and repairs

rear tyres on limit

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 133,682 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 133,468 miles

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

hole underside of van undersealed

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 133,468 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hole underside of van undersealed

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 130,366 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 127,779 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 127,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 120,040 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 120,036 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 107,104 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2012 107,104 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 95,972 miles

slight handbrake travel

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 7 Jan 2011 95,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight handbrake travel

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 26 Aug 2009 88,615 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 79,552 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 70,236 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 VUK is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK registered?

BD04 VUK is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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The MOT history for BD04 VUK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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