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BJ04 LVW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

217,386 mi
Last recorded217,386 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 LVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 217,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear leaf spring mount corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring mount corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 213,598 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

both inner sill corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 208,601 miles

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

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

corrosion on chassis by front and rear leaf springs

corrosion on front door steps

corrosion on front inner wheel arches

corrosion on offside inner sill

corrosion on outer sills

various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2015 203,399 miles

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

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

Outer sills rusty

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 198,510 miles

front screen chipped,o/s mirror cracked,various rust under van,both rear tyres low tread,exhaust rusty.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 182,766 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2012 155,833 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 135,426 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 113,212 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 113,212 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 89,116 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

both sides windscreen wipers slightly smearing

second row of seats fitted in the back ,seat belts fitted checked belts are ok ,seats are secured to vehicle structure

Fail 31 Jul 2009 89,116 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both sides windscreen wipers slightly smearing

second row of seats fitted in the back ,seat belts fitted checked belts are ok ,seats are secured to vehicle structure

Pass 1 Apr 2008 84,818 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 57,808 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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BJ04 LVW 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ04 LVW, 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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BJ04 LVW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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