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BK04 YCW

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,234 mi
Last recorded105,234 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 YCW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 105,234 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s front brake pipe corroded

n/s of rear crossmember damaged

number plate lights dim

o/s front sill step and n/s inner sill holed and corroded not in perscribed areas

o/s front tyre low tread worn edges strong advise

park brake lever travel also park brake effort only just met

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Sep 2019 105,209 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight and both rear (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s front brake pipe corroded

n/s of rear crossmember damaged

number plate lights dim

o/s front sill step and n/s inner sill holed and corroded not in perscribed areas

o/s front tyre low tread worn edges strong advise

park brake lever travel also park brake effort only just met

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Jun 2018 100,370 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and worn

both rear brake pipes across rear axle corroded

both rear chassis above rear axle starting to corrode

n/s front brake pipe corroded strong advise

n/s inner sill corroded not perscibed area

n/s rear tyre very low tread strong advise

o/s front tyre low tread worn on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2017 90,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on the rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill at rear (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 90,949 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on the rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill at rear (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 88,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance no white light showing (1.1.A.3d)

drivers door handle is slightly stiff in operation

n/side rear outer sill is slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 78,923 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 78,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 71,888 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 71,878 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 62,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Nov 2012 62,210 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 57,144 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 48,115 miles

Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing (6.8.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,954 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 37,795 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 37,795 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 26,536 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 YCW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 YCW, 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 YCW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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