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BN04 VYS

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,100 mi
Last recorded76,100 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 VYS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 76,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front step areas starting to corrode

Pass 14 Dec 2016 74,683 miles

front sills and steps corroding

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

various metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 25 Nov 2016 74,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes corroding

front steps and sills corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Nov 2015 67,101 miles

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

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

front pads appear low. high imbalance.

nearside body cill corroded.

rear cross section corroded.

Fail 31 Oct 2015 67,101 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle insecure fouling track arms from rack. (2.3.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside jets inop. (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front pads appear low. high imbalance.

nearside body cill corroded.

rear cross section corroded.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 52,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2014 52,079 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,402 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General corrosion to vehicle.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside mirror casing cracked.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 47,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General corrosion to vehicle.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside mirror casing cracked.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,740 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 42,739 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,268 miles

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

No spare

Some bind to Offside rear. suspect park brake cable.

Some minor corrosion to front discs.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 29,268 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

No spare

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some bind to Offside rear. suspect park brake cable.

Some minor corrosion to front discs.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 21,088 miles

Front tyres worn

Handbrake feels like it needs adjustment.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front position lamp dull

Pass 23 Mar 2009 9,239 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2008 9,091 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 9,091 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 1,854 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 VYS is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VYS, 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 VYS is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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