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BK04 DBV

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,749 mi
Last recorded190,749 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 DBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 190,749 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 190,739 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill x2 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill x3 (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill x4 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Upper Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch holed x2 outside of prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Feb 2018 190,737 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when main beam is opperated (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill front and back . (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 184,294 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 184,294 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 172,401 miles

corrosion hole nearside front inner sill/door step

nearside front tyre getting close to legal limit

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in nearside and offside front steering arms/rack

vehicle corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2015 172,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion hole nearside front inner sill/door step

nearside front tyre getting close to legal limit

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in nearside and offside front steering arms/rack

vehicle corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2014 149,539 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 149,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 119,950 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 91,333 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 91,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 72,574 miles

offside front bearing slight roughness

Fail 15 Sep 2010 72,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front bearing slight roughness

Pass 15 Jun 2009 59,609 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 59,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 47,128 miles

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

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

slight damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,193 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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BK04 DBV 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 55.6%.

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 BK04 DBV, 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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BK04 DBV is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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