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BJ04 MVW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

266,739 mi
Last recorded266,739 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 MVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 266,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer sill welded repaired

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavily under sealed

Pass 11 Mar 2021 249,498 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 241,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

outer sills slightly damaged

underbody and chassis slightly corroded

underbody and chassis undersealed preventing inspection

Fail 16 Dec 2019 241,373 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

outer sills slightly damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody and chassis slightly corroded

underbody and chassis undersealed preventing inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2019 233,411 miles

Centre prop support bearing outer housing dented but still serviceable

Off side sills have minor damage

Fail 9 Jan 2019 233,410 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Other passenger door does not latch securely closed Sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Centre prop support bearing outer housing dented but still serviceable

Off side sills have minor damage

Pass 16 Sep 2014 144,050 miles

propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,286 miles

Front wheel trims fitted.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 23,361 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 MVW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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