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BK04 YHR

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,777 mi
Last recorded122,777 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 YHR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 122,777 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emission plate value and VIN plate missing, VIN displayed in windscreen

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Unable to view brake pads

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Park brake reading low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, not within 30cm of prescribed area (very close) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 122,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Emission plate value and VIN plate missing, VIN displayed in windscreen

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Unable to view brake pads

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Park brake reading low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, not within 30cm of prescribed area (very close) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 115,125 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded not in prescribed area or affecting structural rigidity

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

emissions plate value and primary VIN plate missing, VIN displayed in dash via windscreen

Pass 17 May 2024 105,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2024 105,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 104,575 miles

both side sills front to rear in poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2018 104,572 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg near bulk head (2.4.A.3)

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

both side sills front to rear in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2017 97,295 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill step (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 97,295 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill step (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 94,368 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 92,475 miles

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on rear cross member

Fail 7 Apr 2015 92,469 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on rear cross member

Pass 5 Apr 2014 89,747 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 89,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,455 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 80,425 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 75,794 miles

O/S/REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD

SPLITS IN SIDEWALL ON N/S/FRONT

Pass 31 Mar 2009 70,900 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,454 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 65,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,089 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 YHR is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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