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BD04 VYY

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,704 mi
Last recorded177,704 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 177,704 miles

Body and chassis general corrosion

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface only just met requirements (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface only just met requirements (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 177,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Body and chassis general corrosion

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface only just met requirements (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface only just met requirements (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 168,089 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014
Fail 23 Sep 2014 159,751 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 147,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 147,884 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 137,492 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 137,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 117,211 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 115,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 115,923 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 98,789 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 79,533 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 79,533 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2008 60,668 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 49,741 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 May 2007 49,741 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 VYY is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VYY, 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 VYY is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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