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BF04 WUM

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,007 mi
Last recorded157,007 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 WUM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 157,007 miles

O/s steering rack inner slight play

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 149,594 miles

Exhaust outer skin coming away

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 149,594 miles

Exhaust outer skin coming away

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 129,353 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 121,047 miles

bonnet catch faulty

o/s/r tyre sidewall wearing thin

Fail 17 Aug 2012 119,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bonnet catch faulty

o/s/r tyre sidewall wearing thin rubbing kerbs.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 109,040 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre sidewall wearing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 98,484 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 98,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jul 2009 88,745 miles

Front reg plate de-laminating

Nearside rear tyre - some perrishing to outer sidewall

Play in offside steering rod

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Unable to inspect cargo area interior- wooden lined

Wiper blades split at ends

Pass 20 Jul 2009 88,745 miles

Front reg plate de-laminating

Nearside rear tyre - some perrishing to outer sidewall

Play in offside steering rod

Unable to inspect cargo area interior- wooden lined

Wiper blades split at ends

Pass 31 Jul 2008 80,251 miles

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)

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 1 Aug 2007 68,140 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 91,027 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 91,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

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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BF04 WUM 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 BF04 WUM, 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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BF04 WUM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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