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BD04 WAE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

220,257 mi
Last recorded220,257 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2016 220,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footstep x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x4 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x3 (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x5 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footstep (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x6 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

crack in windscreen not obscuring drivers view of road

multiple areas of surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2015 213,726 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE OF VECHILE

FRONT WINDSCREEN DAMAGED OUTSIDE OF VIEW OF ROAD

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR CROSSMEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 213,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOX SECTION BY SPRING MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE OF VECHILE

FRONT WINDSCREEN DAMAGED OUTSIDE OF VIEW OF ROAD

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

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR CROSSMEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 209,220 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 209,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 202,839 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

wiper split on the ends

Fail 30 Jul 2013 202,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 166,427 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 133,921 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 99,375 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 86,265 miles

n/s/r tyre nail in outer tread

Pass 29 May 2008 77,764 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 77,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2007 67,810 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 WAE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WAE, 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 WAE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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