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BK04 YHW

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,621 mi
Last recorded177,621 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 177,621 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides chassis and rears inner quarters and chassis by wheels and rear tubs (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 177,621 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides chassis and rears inner quarters and chassis by wheels and rear tubs (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 166,444 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked lense (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 166,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked lense (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 145,403 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all under body (6.1.A.1)

exhaust det

tap on n/s cill

Pass 18 Mar 2014 136,724 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

side loading door step corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 136,693 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

side loading door step corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2013 125,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 106,819 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 106,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 82,969 miles

handbrake lever travel high

heavy corrosion front brake discs

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to front no plate , still readable

nsr door doesnt open , secured shut

offside rear tyre is perishing

os wiper blade split

rear cargo area boarded out floor & sides

Fail 18 Oct 2010 82,825 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres badly perished

damage to front no plate , still readable

handbrake lever travel high

heavy corrosion front brake discs

nsr door doesnt open , secured shut

os wiper blade split

rear cargo area boarded out floor & sides

Pass 19 May 2009 65,012 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 51,038 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,562 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 YHW is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YHW, 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 YHW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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