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BN04 VZU

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

280,553 mi
Last recorded280,553 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 280,553 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 280,533 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 280,513 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 257,808 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 257,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 238,120 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 238,109 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 211,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 211,014 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 210,967 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

nearside wiper blade rubber damaged

spare wheel is loose inside passenger area

Fail 25 Feb 2013 210,924 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

SILENCER SKIN PEELING OFF

SPARE WHEEL INSECURE

Pass 31 Aug 2012 203,831 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

clutch pedal rubber antislip missing

silencer outer skin peeling

Fail 30 Aug 2012 203,822 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

SILENCER OUTER SKIN PEELING

Fail 1 Aug 2012 200,257 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r handbrake cable secured to o/s/r shockabsorber

Pass 1 Aug 2012 200,257 miles

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

o/s/r handbrake cable secured to o/s/r shockabsorber

Fail 14 Feb 2012 182,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 182,326 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 153,031 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 131,038 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 131,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 110,612 miles

nearside rear lamp lens repaired with tape

Pass 6 Aug 2010 109,458 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 108,442 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 94,536 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 82,227 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 63,872 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 63,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 63,659 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 56,046 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 43,236 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 17,313 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 VZU is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 VZU, 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 VZU is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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