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BN04 VVE

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

214,113 mi
Last recorded214,113 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 VVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 214,113 miles

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

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Reverse lamps not working - (pre 2009)

Tipper body / bed heavily corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 214,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing / wheel arch corroded leaving sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamploose / slight leak from joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Floor / step corroded - non structural

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Fixing is loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear c pillar corroded / holed at base

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm , rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose Wheel arch poorly supported (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in stabiliser 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse lamps not working - (pre 2009)

Tipper body / bed heavily corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 203,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

\tipper support member corroded but secure

non structural corrosion at near side front wheel arch

Fail 15 Oct 2022

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached Mud flap mountings corroded & loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp loose & slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion at near side front wheel arch - non structural

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tipper body heavily corroded & holed

Pass 29 Nov 2021

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre silencer joint has slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower fixings not fully tightened (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear stabiliser d bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear prop shaft mounting deteriorated

Tipper body / attachments in poor condition / corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2021

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre silencer joint has slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower fixings not fully tightened (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear stabiliser d bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear prop shaft mounting deteriorated

Tipper body / attachments in poor condition / corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both lower ball joint dust covers no longer prevent the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to near side front flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis member corroded at inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower fixing not fully tightened (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Inner and outer sills corroded and holed (o/s & n/s)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement in stabiliser mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tipper body and structure corroded and weak

Pass 9 Nov 2020 203,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Dropside slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Dropside slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

body dropside and tail gate moutings Corroded and holed

both rear wings moutings weak Corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2020

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Dropside slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Dropside slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

body dropside and tail gate moutings Corroded and holed

both rear wings moutings weak Corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 202,097 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable fouling tyre . tyre and cable damaged.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear body holed

water leak

Fail 28 May 2019 202,094 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable fouling tyre . tyre and cable damaged.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear body holed

water leak

Pass 12 Jun 2018 199,697 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 199,697 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 199,697 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 195,160 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 195,159 miles

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear spring leaf twisted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 195,131 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 195,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 194,963 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

offside front sill is corroded thow

Fail 28 Jul 2015 194,962 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside fdront sill is corroded thow

Pass 17 Feb 2015 191,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brakes fluctuate slightly

Pass 15 May 2014 177,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 May 2014 177,271 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

offside rear side marker lamp not working

Pass 12 Feb 2014 169,386 miles

rear differential bearings noisey

Fail 10 Feb 2014 169,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

coolant low

rear differential bearings noisey

screenwash bottle insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2013 150,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear differential noisey

Fail 25 Feb 2013 150,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nail in nearside rear inner tyre

offside rear hub oil seal leaking slightly

rear differential noisey

Pass 5 Jan 2012 125,112 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,164 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs getting worn

Pass 10 Nov 2009 73,505 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 73,504 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

o/s rear marker cover missing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 65,074 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 53,797 miles

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

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

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

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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BN04 VVE is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 BN04 VVE, 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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BN04 VVE is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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