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BK04 YLX

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

327,628 mi
Last recorded327,628 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 YLX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 327,628 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 327,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner flitch suspensoin (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 332,480 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 332,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users dropside catch inop (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre flat

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 May 2016 315,187 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 315,187 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion step to sill and wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill to step (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 309,610 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 309,610 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) does not face the rear (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 304,156 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 304,155 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 76,545 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 76,545 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 170,209 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear inner tyre flat

Fail 13 Apr 2012 170,209 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre flat

Pass 19 Apr 2011 160,967 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 160,967 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 149,278 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 115,071 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 132,831 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 132,831 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 115,853 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 98,615 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 98,615 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

both front discs worn

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 YLX is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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