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BD04 VYH

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,867 mi
Last recorded211,867 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 VYH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 211,867 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 211,813 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 211,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 206,440 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 206,440 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 202,946 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 202,946 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 13 Jul 2012 197,283 miles

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

clutch and brake pedal anti slip silghtly split

tow bar pin missing

Fail 11 Jul 2012 197,158 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

tow bar pin missing

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

clutch and brake pedal anti slip silghtly split

Pass 7 Jul 2011 168,168 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 142,447 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 105,402 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 105,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 71,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 71,554 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2007 37,088 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 VYH is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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