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BD04 VYA

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,030 mi
Last recorded232,030 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 232,030 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 156,913 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside inner and outer sil (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside rear frame mounts (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play hub worn (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring front and rear mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring front and rear mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2015 150,161 miles

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

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

both front inner sills badly corroded but not in a prescrided area

both o/s and n/s floor pans badly corroded

n/s/r outer sill badly corroded but not load bearing

the van in general is badly corroded

Fail 21 May 2015 150,154 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front inner sills badly corroded but not in a prescrided area

both o/s and n/s floor pans badly corroded

n/s/r outer sill badly corroded but not load bearing

the van in general is badly corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 141,031 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 141,208 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

front discs badly worn

Pass 23 May 2013 130,369 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 17 May 2013 130,369 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 26 May 2012 116,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2011 106,000 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 92,064 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 79,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 70,104 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes binding slightly

o/s front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 21 Jan 2008 70,104 miles

front brakes binding slightly

o/s front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 30 Jan 2007 52,072 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 VYA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VYA, 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 VYA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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