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BK04 YCH

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,598 mi
Last recorded217,598 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 217,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 217,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 213,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 212,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring front and rear outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 207,890 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

serviceable travel at nearside inner steering rod

Fail 9 Sep 2016 207,881 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (marked in chalk) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and inner arch(marked in chalk) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension top mount area (flitch ect marked in chalk) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area by spring and shock mounts (marked in chalk) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension top mount area flitch etc (marked in chalk) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all brake pipes generally corroded

general advanced corrosion in vehicle structure,benifit attention

Pass 3 Jul 2015 198,152 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 184,309 miles

exhaust corroding

off side door mirror slight crack

slight blemmish to front and rear no plates

spare wheel on underside missing

surface corrosion emerging on underside

underside generally oily

Fail 2 Jul 2014 184,308 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side door mirror slight crack

exhaust corroding

slight blemmish to front and rear no plates

spare wheel on underside missing

surface corrosion emerging on underside

underside generally oily

Pass 20 Jun 2013 169,021 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front vehicle body underside box section showing small corrosion hole.Not within prescribed area

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread

Offside rear brake showing slight binding

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Spare wheel missing

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2013 169,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front vehicle body underside box section showing small corrosion hole.Not within prescribed area

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread

Offside rear brake showing slight binding

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Spare wheel missing

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 150,379 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 150,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 132,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 132,639 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 117,308 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 103,938 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 103,938 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 82,821 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 54,979 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 YCH is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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