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BD04 VWB

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,911 mi
Last recorded166,911 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 166,911 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 166,903 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 159,836 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 153,374 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 146,394 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 146,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 139,937 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 128,612 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 128,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 120,235 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front door mirror cover/backing missing , but no sharp edges

offside front door mirror cover/backing missing , but no sharp edges

Pass 4 Jul 2013 120,235 miles

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

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)

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

nearside front door mirror cover/backing missing , but no sharp edges

offside front door mirror cover/backing missing , but no sharp edges

Pass 18 Jul 2012 113,395 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 113,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 106,021 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 97,503 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front number plate crscked

o/s/f tyre cut

o/s/r pasenger door wont open from outside

Pass 22 Jul 2009 92,185 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 87,886 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 87,886 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 79,663 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 79,663 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 VWB 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 VWB, 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 VWB is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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