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BN04 VVU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

127,081 mi
Last recorded127,081 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 127,081 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear all seats missing

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 127,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear all seats missing

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 13 Dec 2014

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

ns + o/s front wheel bearing have bolts missing however they are still secure

Fail 13 Dec 2014

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

ns + o/s front wheel bearing have bolts missing however they are still secure

Pass 11 Dec 2013 114,236 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Dec 2013 114,236 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2012 106,135 miles

rear crew cab seats removed

Fail 14 Dec 2012 106,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear crew cab seats removed

Pass 14 Dec 2011 95,364 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 95,363 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 Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 82,158 miles

damage to n/s rear inner tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2009 68,494 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 68,494 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,542 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 57,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 52,076 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 52,076 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 38,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,566 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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BN04 VVU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 VVU, 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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What year was BN04 VVU registered?

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

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